The powerful story of a friendship between two men—one Sikh and one skinhead—that resulted in an outpouring of love and a mission to fight against hate.One Sikh. One former Skinhead. Together, an unusual friendship emerged out of a desire to make a difference.When white supremacist Wade Michael Page murdered six people and wounded four in a Sikh Temple in Wisconsin in 2012, Pardeep Kaleka was devastated. The temple leader, now dead, was his father. His family...

The Participatory Role of Indigenous Women in Environmental Conservation in the Himalayan Region offers a comprehensive exploration of how Indigenous women leverage their Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) to safeguard fragile ecosystems, uphold cultural heritage, and enhance community resilience. Scientific studies increasingly affirm that women's participation in natural resource management leads to more adaptive, equitable, and sustainable conservation outcomes, with biodiversity fl...

This volume focuses on practical applications, innovative strategies, and regional case studies showcasing circular economy practices across sectors and geographies. It brings together insights from scholars and practitioners spanning a diverse set of economies. Covering themes such as sustainable finance, agriculture, fashion, healthcare, and e-waste management, the book highlights both challenges and transformative opportunities in implementing circular models. With a blend of policy ana...

The fragments of the plastics smaller than 5 mm are called microplastics. These are widely distributed contaminants in aquatic, terrestrial, and aerial environments. Microplastics are released into the environment due to the extensive use of plastics and microplastics for various purposes, such as mulching, commercial organic fertiliser, and cosmetics. In addition, microplastics are also released from industries like polymer, textiles, and transport industries. The mismanagement of plastic...

This book about urban sustainability encompasses the overarching core ideas of climate, cross-cutting concerns, advanced technologies, challenges, and solutions with reference to paradigms of climate change. It addresses green urbanism with detailed emphasis on urban infrastructure and explores strategies for managing common urban environmental issues. It unveils various social and cultural issues related to sustainable urban development, inclined towards equity, poverty, and public health...

Sustainable Urban Environments for Human Health integrates concepts related to energy sustainability, urbanization, and human health into a single comprehensive resource. This book addresses the multifaceted global crises involving energy, economy, environment, and public health by exploring synergies and anticipating future perspectives, opportunities, and challenges to ensure resilience in a rapidly evolving human-driven world. Themes include ecological urban planning for health, renewab...

This book highlights the significance and necessity of artificial intelligence based techniques and devices for different environmental sectors. With the recent advancements in technology, artificial intelligence and IOT based devices have drawn the attention of researchers and industries for its applications in various sectors. This book provides the coverage to various applications of environmental sectors such as air and water quality monitoring, waste management, disaster management, s...

Exploring Plant Peptide Potentials offers an in-depth overview of the latest research on these functional molecules, emphasizing their diverse biological roles and growing relevance across disciplines. The book brings together insights into their discovery, mechanisms, and applications to deepen understanding and inspire future research.Plant peptides are key regulators of growth, development, defense, and stress responses, and they show considerable promise in pharmaceutical, nutraceutica...

Comprehensive coverage of the advantages of carbon scaffold-based nano photocatalysts, from fundamentals to industrial applicationsPhotocatalysts based on Carbon Scaffolds discusses the advantages, potential applications, and current industrial applications of carbon scaffold-based nano photocatalysts, reviewing fundamentals, mechanisms, and computations for catalytic activity. Special attention is given to the challenges and opportunities in scaling up th...

This volume, the second in a set of two, focuses on the challenges faced by countries and regions in implementing sustainable development. This volume addresses the obstacles encountered by emerging economies, particularly in areas such as policy implementation, resource mobilization, and institutional barriers. The content takes a critical and analytical approach, offering strategic insights and case studies on how these challenges are being addressed. The chapters cover themes like energ...

This book is an attempt to address circular economy and green transition potentials and implications with a particular focus on the Global South. Circular economy and green transition have been central themes of environmental policymaking during the recent decades—both in the Global North and the Global South. However, the focus and attention on the topics among the research community have been relatively recent in the emerging economies and developing countries in the Global South. The te...

This title highlights the pertinent issue of climate change and its management using sustainable sources of finance. The book provides a comprehensive overview of sustainable development and its management using green finance, green energy, green transport, and green infrastructure, as well as the policies and innovations that can be implemented at both the micro and macro levels.Features:Covers theories, concepts, practices, regulations, case studies, and real-world ...