Sustainable Development Strategies - Chapter 1: Introduction to sustainable development

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Sustainable Development Strategies, Engineering, Culture and Economics, 2021, Pages 1-25
This book chapter advances SDG 11 and 13 by introducing the concepts of sustainable development. The definitions as evolved over time have been briefly discussed. The evolution of the sustainable development concepts coupled with the underling theorems, philosophy, ethics, and social responsibility has also been described. The dimensions of sustainable development along with the recent trends have also been discussed.
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Biogeochemistry, Fourth Edition: Chapter 11 - The Global Carbon and Oxygen Cycles

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William H. Schlesinger, Emily S. Bernhardt, Chapter 11 - The Global Carbon and Oxygen Cycles, Editor(s): William H. Schlesinger, Emily S. Bernhardt,
Biogeochemistry (Fourth Edition), Academic Press, 2020, Pages 453-481, 9780128146088
Life is composed primarily of carbon, so estimates of the global production and destruction of organic carbon give us an overall index of the health of the biosphere. This book chapter advances SDGs 11 and 13.
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Reaching Net Zero: What It Takes to Solve the Global Climate Crisis: Chapter 9 - What would it take to reach net zero?

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William D. Fletcher, Craig B. Smith, Chapter 9 - What would it take to reach net zero?, Reaching Net Zero, Elsevier, 2020, Pages 107-122
This chapter addresses SDGs 13, 15, and 12 by examining scenarios for reaching net zero production and consumption, but also the challenges in implementation.
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Reaching Net Zero - Chapter 9: What would it take to reach net zero?

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Reaching Net Zero, What It Takes to Solve the Global Climate Crisis, 2020, Pages 107-122
This book chapter advances SDG 11, 13, 17 by describing the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and other reports on the need to limit global temperature increase to 2.0°C and preferably 1.5°C. The chapter outlines possible scenarios and introduces the concept of “net zero” by 2050, the essential elimination of greenhouse gas emissions. The chapter also discusses why this deadline is not achievable and presents a more likely scenario.
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Science; Climate change; Institutional Frameworks and international cooperation for Sustainable Development, Global

Handbook of Microalgae-Based Processes and Products: Chapter 8 - Carbon dioxide capture and utilization using microalgae

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Patricia Ruiz-Ruiz, Adrián Estrada, Marcia Morales, Chapter 8 - Carbon dioxide capture and utilization using microalgae, Editor(s): Eduardo Jacob-Lopes, Mariana Manzoni Maroneze, Maria Isabel Queiroz, Leila Queiroz Zepka, Handbook of Microalgae-Based Processes and Products, Academic Press, 2020, Pages 185-206, ISBN 9780128185360, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-818536-0.00008-7.
This book chapter advances SDGs 7 and 13 by explaining how to capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere using microalgae.
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Reference Module in Earth Systems and Environmental Systems - Deserts: Life in the Extremes

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Reference Module in Earth Systems and Environmental Systems, Encyclopedia of the World`s Biomes, 2020
This book chapter addresses goals 15, 13 and 11 by discussing how deserts are biodiverse places where life thrives in the extreme.
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Desertification, land degradation and drought; Biodiversity and ecosystems; Climate change; Sustainable cities and human settlements, Global

Encyclopedia of the World's Biomes - Human Impacts on Arctic Ecosystems

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Encyclopedia of the World's Biomes, 2020.
This book chapter advances SDGs 12, 13 and 14 by discussing the current warming of the Arctic climate caused by human exploitation activities and the potential impact these activities may have in driving a number of marine mammals and other vertebrate species to extinction, unless strong conservation initiatives are put in place immediately.
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Oceans & Seas; Sustainable consumption and production; Climate change, Global

Encyclopedia of the World's Biomes: Desert Conservation and Management: Biodiversity Loss

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Encyclopedia of the World's Biomes, 2020, Pages 193-200
This chapters describes the hugely diverse but threatened desert environments, from their broad ecosystem structure through to the unique adaptations found among the species inhabiting these challenging habitats. Current changes and threats desert ecosystems face due to anthropogenic activities, including climate change, are discussed, together with potential solutions and conservation approaches.
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Biodiversity and ecosystems; Climate change, Global

Multidimensional Analytical Techniques in Environmental Research: Chapter 1 - Multidimensional analytical techniques in environmental research: Evolution of concepts

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Multidimensional Analytical Techniques in Environmental Research, 2020, Pages 1-26
Multidisciplinary analytical techniques allow us to examine the presence and behaviour of pollutants in complex atmospheric, terrestrial, aquatic, and living compartments of ecosystems. This book chapter advances SDGs 6, 13 and 15.
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Information for integrated Decision-Making & Participation; Atmosphere; Biodiversity and ecosystems, Global

Drought Early Warning and Forecasting - Chapter 1 - Droughts, governance, disasters, and response systems

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Drought Early Warning and Forecasting, 2020, Pages 1-21
This chapter advances SDG 6, 11, and 13 by explaining how droughts have long played a major disruptive role in history, threatening the stability of human society. Here, we briefly review the relationship between civilizations and drought, stressing the link between agriculture and drought impacts.
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