Global Climate Change and Pedogenic Carbonates
Author: R. Lal
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 1999-09-28
Total Pages: 328
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBasic concepts; Analytical methods; Secondary carbonates in soils of different regions.
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Global Climate Change
Author: Rattan Lal
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 1999-12-01
Total Pages: 300
ISBN-13: 9780849341335
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEncyclopedia of Soil Science
Author: Rattan Lal
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 1052
ISBN-13: 9780849350542
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Upholding the high standard of quality set by the previous edition, this two-volume second edition offers a vast array of recent peer-reviewed articles. It showcases research and practices with added sections on ISTIC-World Soil Information, root growth and agricultural management, nitrate leaching management, podzols, paramos soils, water repellant soils, rare earth elements, and more. With hundreds of entries covering tillage, irrigation, erosion control, ground water, and soil degradation, the book offers quick access to all branches of soil science, from mineralology and physics, to soil management, restoration, and global warming."--Publisher's website.
Agricultural Dimensions of Global Climate Change
Author: Harry Kaiser
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2022-02-26
Total Pages: 340
ISBN-13: 1351468014
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis important book, written by recognized leaders in their fields, discusses agricultural dimensions of global climate change. Research and policy issues are covered and a multidisciplinary view of global climate change and agriculture is presented. Major sections cover the contribution of agriculture to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (including an investigation as to whether monitoring and verification of such emissions would work) and the impact of global climate change on agriculture. The book examines such important issues as global food availability, distributional effects between developing and developed countries, agricultural adaptation possibilities, and whether CO2 enrichment will benefit agriculture. A unique feature of this publication is that it addresses communication difficulties between researchers and policy makers and suggests solutions.
Global Climate Change and Tropical Ecosystems
Author: John M. Kimble
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2019-04-04
Total Pages: 456
ISBN-13: 1351444808
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTropical ecosystems - the regions between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn - play an important role in global processes, economic issues, and political concerns. In their natural state, tropical ecosystems support a large quantity of above- and below-ground biomass, and constitute a major part of the terrestrial carbon pool. Conversion of the natural ecosystem to agriculture and forestry ecosystems disturbs this ecological balance. Global Climate Change and Tropical Ecosystems presents data on carbon pool fluxes from case studies in 12 countries in tropical regions. The chapters cover: Characteristics of tropical ecosystems Soil and biotic carbon pools Impacts of land use and soil management Slash-and-burn practices Crop residue and fertility management This volume adds to the understanding of pedospheric processes in tropical ecosystems and how to better use soils as a sink for carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. With Global Climate Change and Tropical Ecosystems you will understand the link between soil productivity, environmental quality and the global carbon cycle, not only in these ecologically sensitive regions but worldwide.
Climate Change and Terrestrial Carbon Sequestration in Central Asia
Author: Rattan Lal
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2007-08-02
Total Pages: 512
ISBN-13: 0203932692
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book brings together current knowledge of terrestrial C sequestration in Central Asia. The themes treated include: biophysical environments, water resources, sustainable agriculture, soil degradation, the effects of irrigation schemes on secondary salinization, soil management and its relationship to carbon dynamics; the relationship between f
Global Climate Change and Cold Regions Ecosystems
Author: John M. Kimble
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2000-06-28
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9781566704595
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGlobal Climate Change and Cold Regions Ecosystems provides information on soil processes and the carbon cycle in cold ecoregions as well as the soil carbon pool and its fluxes in the soils of cold ecoregions. Filling a void in this area of soil science, this resource explains soil processes influencing C dynamics under natural and disturbed ecosystems. The soils of the cold region ecosystems serve as a net sink of atmospheric C. However, an increase in global temperature could render them a net source. In the event of global warming, the cold regions ecosystems-arctic, sub-arctic, alpine, Antarctic, boreal forests, and peatlands-will undergo radical changes. Potential environmental change could drastically increase the active soil layer and influence the large C pool found in them. Topics include: soil C pools in different cold ecoregions, the impact of natural and anthropogenic disturbances on the soil C pool, the method of assessment of C and other properties of soils of the cold regions ecosytems while focusing on the fate of C in permafrost soils. Global Climate Change and Cold Regions Ecosystems covers the current and possible future effects of the cold ecoregions soil C pool on the global carbon pool.
Recarbonization of the Biosphere
Author: Rattan Lal
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2012-03-28
Total Pages: 578
ISBN-13: 9400741596
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHuman activities are significantly modifying the natural global carbon (C) cycles, and concomitantly influence climate, ecosystems, and state and function of the Earth system. Ever increasing amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) are added to the atmosphere by fossil fuel combustion but the biosphere is a potential C sink. Thus, a comprehensive understanding of C cycling in the biosphere is crucial for identifying and managing biospheric C sinks. Ecosystems with large C stocks which must be protected and sustainably managed are wetlands, peatlands, tropical rainforests, tropical savannas, grasslands, degraded/desertified lands, agricultural lands, and urban lands. However, land-based sinks require long-term management and a protection strategy because C stocks grow with a progressive improvement in ecosystem health.
Carbonates in Continental Settings
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Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 2009-10-05
Total Pages: 393
ISBN-13: 0080931952
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book provides an up-to-date compilation of the latest research on the petrography, facies, paleonvironmental significance and economic aspects of continental carbonates. The overall organization of the book first emphasizes the descriptive aspects and processes operating on carbonate deposits in greatly varied settings, and then considers applications for basin analysis, as well as economic and historical aspects. This volume will be a valuable tool for graduate and postgraduate students as well as for experienced researchers. The second part (volume 62 in this series) will deal with the geochemistry, diagenesis and applications of carbonates in continental settings. - Covering the greatly varied aspects of carbonate deposits from continental settings deposits - Clear and easy to follow organization - Up to date information, so readers can find references from the classic literature to the most recent research
Engaging Western Landowners in Climate Change Mitigation
Author: David D. Diaz
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Published: 2010-10
Total Pages: 94
ISBN-13: 1437927645
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThere are opportunities for forest owners and ranchers to participate in emerging carbon markets and contribute to climate change mitigation through carbon-oriented forest and range mgmt. activities. These activities often promote sustainable forestry and ranching and broader conservation goals while providing a new income stream for landowners. The authors describe current carbon market opportunities for landowners, discuss common steps they must undergo to take advantage of these opportunities, and address related questions. Also provides a synthesis of the existing scientific literature on how different forest and range mgmt. practices are thought to contribute to carbon sequestration, including current debates on this topic.
