Every year on June 5, millions of people come together to celebrate World Environment Day and join the global community in efforts to preserve and revitalize the planet. Since its founding in 1973, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has served as the event’s leader. World Environment Day serves as a worldwide forum to encourage constructive transformation. On this United Nations International Day, people celebrate environmental action and the ability of individuals, businesses, and governments to create a more sustainable world. Participants come from over 150 countries.

1. Aesthetics and nature: the appreciation of natural beauty and the environment

Author: Glenn Parsons (Author)

Summary: The appreciation of nature and natural beauty demands our attention as environmental issues become ever more urgent. In this timely introduction, Glenn Parsons provides an overview of philosophical work on the aesthetics of nature, identifying key conceptual questions, clarifying central theories, and analyzing the ethical ramifications of our experience of natural beauty. Outlining five major approaches to understanding the aesthetic value of nature, this second edition explores the aesthetic appreciation of nature as it occurs in wilderness, in gardens, and in the context of appreciating environmental art. Now updated to cover recent developments in the field, it includes: · A new chapter on the sublime, the picturesque, and the beautiful · Expanded discussion of empirical and evolutionary accounts of nature appreciation, as well as the appreciation of the environment in non-Western cultures · A new chapter on the aesthetic appreciation of animals · An in-depth analysis of the appreciation of nature through cinema and photography · Discussion of the relationship between environmental appreciation and climate change Combining a clear and engaging style with a sophisticated treatment of a fascinating subject, Aesthetics and Nature explores the aesthetic dimension of humanity’s relationship with our physical surroundings. A must-read for anyone who cares about nature and the future of our environment.

Print Book: English, 2024

Edition: 2^nd Edition

Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, London, UK, 2024

Physical Description: ix, 389 pages; 24 cm.

Subjects Covered: Nature (Aesthetics); Philosophy; Philosophy: aesthetics; environment

Contents:

Introduction: Aesthetics and nature from an analytic perspective
Chapter 1: The conceptual background: Nature
Chapter 2: The conceptual background: Aesthetic value
Chapter 3: Imagination, belief, and the aesthetics of nature
Chapter 4: Formalism
Chapter 5: Science and Nature Aesthetics
Chapter 6: Pluralism
Chapter 7: Nature and the aesthetics of engagement
Chapter 8: Animals
Chapter 9: Aesthetic issues in nature protection, restoration, and rewilding
Chapter 10: The sublime, the picturesque, and the beautiful
Chapter 11: Nature in the garden
Chapter 12: Art in nature
Chapter 13: Nature through art: Mediated appreciation

2. Energy: its use and the environment

Authors: Roger Hinrichs (Author), Rachel Hazard Wade (Author), and Jennifer L. Clemons (Author)

Summary: “In our society, we must make decisions about the production and use of energy and the consequences of that production and use, whether we are buying a car, voting for ballot measures or building a house. Our governments, the media and corporations discuss policies regarding climate change, radioactive waste and environmental regulation. Hinrichs/Wade’s ENERGY: ITS USE AND THE ENVIRONMENT, 6th Edition, provides you with the science foundation to participate in these discussions and to make informed decisions, emphasizing the physical principles behind energy and its effects on our environment. In this text, you will learn the basic physical principles behind the use of energy, including the study of mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, and atomic and nuclear physics. By placing energy issues within the context of everyday examples and asking you to define and support critical arguments, this text will offer a provocative approach to this crucial field.”– Publisher’s description

Print Book: English, 2024

Edition: Sixth edition

Publisher: Cengage, Boston, MA, 2024

Physical Description: 635 variously numbered pages: color illustrations, color maps; 24 cm

Subjects Covered: Energy conservation; Energy consumption; Power resources Environmental aspects

Content:

1. Introduction

2. Energy Mechanics

3. Strength and power

4. A conversation of power

5. heat and work

6. Home energy conservation and heat-transfer control

7. Solar Energy: Properties and Heat

8. Energy from fossil fuels

9. Greenhouse effect and climate change

10. Environmental impact of energy production

11. Electricity: Circuits and Superconductors

12. Electromagnetism and Electricity Generation

13. Electricity from solar, wind, and hydro

14. Energy storage: batteries, electric vehicles, and fuel cells

15. Building Blocks of Matter: Atoms and their Nuclei

16. Nuclear Energy: Fission

17. Effects and uses of radiation

18. Future Energy Alternatives: Fusion

19. Biomass: From Plants to Garbage

20. Tapping the Earth’s Heat: Geothermal Energy

21. A national and personal commitment

3. Re-envisioning plastics role in global society: perspectives on food, urbanization, and environment

Author: Ololade Olatunji (Author)

Summary: This book covers the challenges and opportunities presented by plastics in the modern era and sheds light on the complex interplay of technology, environment, and socio-economic dynamics. With a thorough exploration of the history, uses, and potential of plastics, the book reviews the impact of plastics beyond single-use plastics, and critiques multiple long-term plastic applications that are significant for food security, water resource management, ecological conservation/restoration, and sustainable urbanization. It also explores frameworks for achieving a more sustainable plastic economy aligned with sustainable development goals. This book comprises 13 chapters, commencing with a critical assessment of plastics in the context of sustainable development and global society. It proceeds with a historical overview of plastics’ evolution, showcasing pivotal milestones and innovations in modern industry and daily life. Subsequent chapters delve into diverse topics: the intricate relationships between plastics, food security, and sustainable urbanization; plastics’ impact on water safety, management, distribution, and conservation; their potential as an alternative energy source; and their innovative applications in sustainable transportation and energy generation. Emphasis is placed on plastics’ role in waste reduction and recycling, as well as the latest sustainable alternatives like biodegradable and recyclable materials. In the book’s final sections, readers will learn about green buildings and climate-resilient cities constructed using innovative plastic materials and plastics’ significance in space exploration. The book concludes with a forward-looking perspective on plastics’ future, accompanied by recommendations for a more sustainable coexistence between society and these versatile materials. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, industry professionals, and concerned citizens seeking to navigate the intricate landscape of plastics, their environmental implications, and their potential for sustainable development.

Print Book: English, 2024

Publisher: Springer, Cham, Switzerland, 2024

Physical Description: xii, 250 pages: illustrations (chiefly color); 25 cm.

Subjects Covered: Plastics; Plastics Social aspects

Contents:

Chapter 1: Global Society and sustainable development
Chapter 2: A history of Plastics
Chapter 3: Plastics, food security, and sustainable urbanization
Chapter 4: Plastics in water Safety: Management, Distribution, and conservation
Chapter 5: Plastics as a fuel of the future
Chapter 6: Plastics in sustainable transportation and energy generation
Chapter 7: Assessing the impact of plastics
Chapter 8: Plastics in Waste Management
Chapter 9: Some nonplastic materials and their environmental impacts)
Chapter 10: Sustainable Plastics
Chapter 11: Plastic in Construction towards green buildings and Climate-Resilient Cities
Chapter 12: Plastics in Space exploration
Chapter 13: Future Outlook, Conclusion and Recommendations

4. Help the environment with crafts

Author: Ruthie Van Oosbree (Author)

Summary: Would you like to make a positive impact on the environment? Get crafting! Turn old T-shirts into a cool recycled rug. Sprout seedlings to share with friends and neighbors. Reuse old bottles and jars to make a hanging garden. These fun crafts will help your home, school, and community go green.” — Provided by publisher

Print Book: English, 2024

Edition: 1^st Published

Publisher: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint, North Mankato, Minnesota, 2024

Physical Description: 32 pages: color illustrations; 26 cm.

Subjects Covered: Environment & green issues; Handicraft for children; Activism & Social Justice; Crafts & Hobbies; Nature craft; refuse as art material

Contents:

Crafting for the environment
Toadstool abode
Recycled rug
Funky feeders
Fly-by window clings
Seedlings to share
Seed bombs
Cool composting
Earth cake pops
Vertical garden
Self-watering planter pals

5. Pesticides in the environment: impact, assessment, and remediation

Authors: Ankit Sharma (Editor), Vinod Kumar (Editor), Bingsong Zheng (Editor)

Summary: “Pesticides in a Changing Environment: Impact, Assessment, and Remediation covers compounds that repel, kill, or prevent any pest. Based on the target killed, pesticides are mainly classified as herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides. The increased demand of food on account of population explosion has compelled humans to use pesticides for better crop production. However, there are many negative impacts of these chemical agrochemicals, like toxicity to non-target organisms and retention in bio-systems in the form of their residues, leading to harmful effects on the food chain and food web. This book will be an important source of information for researchers and academicians working in the field of pesticide pollution, its physiology and biochemistry, and development of pesticide remediation technologies

Print Book: English, 2024

Edition: 1st edition

Publisher: Elsevier, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2024

Physical Description: xii, 358 pages: illustrations ; 24 cm

Subjects covered: pesticides; Environmental aspects; Pesticides Risk mitigation

Contents:

1. Impact of pesticides on aquatic invertebrates and vertebrates: recent updates and future perspectives

2. Pesticide types and mechanisms of their action in nontarget organisms

3. Pesticide biology in soil: sorption, leaching, and accumulation

4. Pesticide biology in plants: plant uptake, translocation, and accumulation

5. Impact of pesticide application on the food chain and food web

6. Methods for pesticide residue analysis: recent advancements

7. Impact of pesticide application: positive and negative side

8. Pesticides-mediated ROS generation in plants

9. Pesticide impacts on humans

10. Role of microbes in pesticide bioremediation: recent advances and biotechnological implications

11. Impact of nanopesticides in the environment: solutions, threats, and opportunities

12. Plant hormones (brassinosteroids, salicylates, and jasmines) as potential mitigaters of pesticide and herbicide stress in plants

13. Alternatives to chemical pesticides: current trends and future implications

On World Environment Day, the pressing environmental issues of our day are brought to the world’s attention. With millions of people coming together to protect the environment on this UN International Day, it has become the largest global platform for environmental advocacy. By reading these books, an opportunity will be created to review various aspects of the environment.