Pulping the South

Pulping the South

Author: Ricardo Carriere

Publisher: Zed Books

Published: 1996-08-15

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 9781856494380

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The expansion of the pulp and paper industry is one of the most important causes of land and water conflicts in the South. This book examines the threat to livelihood, soil and biodiversity generated by large-scale pulpwood plantations in the South.


Market Share Reporter 2005

Market Share Reporter 2005

Author: Gale Group

Publisher: Gale Cengage

Published: 2004-09

Total Pages: 566

ISBN-13: 9780787674441

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Presenting comparative business statistics in a clear, straightforward manner, this resource provides an overview of U.S. companies, products and services. A convenient arrangement by four-digit SIC code helps business decisionmakers and researchers easily access needed data for more than 2,000 entries. Each entry features a descriptive title; data and market description; a list of producers/products along with their market share; and more. The new 2005 edition combines "Market Share Reporter with "World Market Share Reporter (see p. 163), providing global coverage in a new, two-volume format.


Biological Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery

Biological Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery

Author: Robina Farooq

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2017-03-29

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 9535130455

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Biological treatment of wastewater is a low-cost solution for remediation of wastewater. This book focuses on the bioremediation of wastewater, its management, monitoring, role of biofilms on wastewater treatment and energy recovery. It emphasizes on organic, inorganic and micropollutants entering into the environment after conventional wastewater treatment facilities of industrial, agricultural and domestic wastewaters. The occurrence of persistent pollutants poses deleterious effects on human and environmental health. Simple solution for recovery of energy as well as water during biological treatment of wastewater is a viable option. This book provides necessary knowledge and experimental studies on emerging bioremediation processes for reducing water, air and soil pollution.


Forestry in the EU and the World

Forestry in the EU and the World

Author: Statistical Office of the European Communities

Publisher: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13:

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Recoge : The International Year of Forests 2011 - Forestry in the world: 1. Forests - 2. The economics of forestry and wood processing - 3. Wood and wood products - 4. Woods as a source of energy - Annexes.


World Food and Agriculture - Statistical Yearbook 2020

World Food and Agriculture - Statistical Yearbook 2020

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2020-10-20

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13: 9251333947

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This publication offers a synthesis of the major factors at play in the global food and agricultural landscape. Statistics are presented in four thematic chapters, covering the economic importance of agricultural activities, inputs, outputs and factors of production, their implications for food security and nutrition and their impacts on the environment. The Yearbook is meant to constitute a primary tool for policy makers, researchers and analysts, as well as the general public interested in the past, present and future path of food and agriculture.


World Food and Agriculture – Statistical Yearbook 2021

World Food and Agriculture – Statistical Yearbook 2021

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2021-10-28

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 9251343322

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This publication offers a synthesis of the major factors at play in the global food and agricultural landscape. Statistics are presented in four thematic chapters, covering the economic importance of agricultural activities, inputs, outputs and factors of production, their implications for food security and nutrition and their impacts on the environment. The Yearbook is meant to constitute a primary tool for policy makers, researchers and analysts, as well as the general public interested in the past, present and future path of food and agriculture.


2004 Survey of Energy Resources

2004 Survey of Energy Resources

Author: Judy Trinnaman

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2004-09-23

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 0080471730

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* Clear and concise, information is analysed and presented in both a resource-by-resource and country-by-country approach * Comprehensive, the outlook for seventeen energy resources including all major fossil and renewable resources is evaluated* Free CD-Rom will help electronic navigation of this comprehensive resource The Survey of Energy Resources (SER) is a unique and authoritative publication produced by the World Energy Council every three years, since 1934. SER presents a comprehensive global picture of resource availability, production and consumption levels, technological developments and outlook for seventeen energy resources, including all major fossil and renewable resources. Each resource is covered in a separate chapter which comprises a commentary by a leading expert in the field, data tables and country notes. The information contained is the best available from a wide variety of sources. The SER is published every three years in line with WEC’s work cycle, culminating in publication at the World Energy Congress. The 20th edition of SER will be published at the time of the 19th World Energy Congress (Sydney, September 2004). * Provides global and country specific comprehensive information and data* Provides authoritative information in a compact and user-friendly format * Best available data from a wide variety of sources


FAO Statistical Pocketbook

FAO Statistical Pocketbook

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO)

Published: 2016-11-16

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789251088029

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This yearbook presents selected key indicators related to agriculture and food security that the international community, governments, the private sector and civil society can use to assess current trends and prioritize actions. It has two main sections, one thematic and one country-specific. It presents a variety of dimensions of agriculture and food security in four focus areas: the setting; hunger dimensions; food supply; and environment. The book is part of the FAO Statistical Yearbook suite of products; it includes data from FAOSTAT and other FAO databases and international organizations.