The fall of the iron curtain revealed widespread environmental and safety short comings in relation to industrial operations, mining and other human activities.

Pollution is undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities so that the environmen

Lake Baikal is the oldest, largest and deepest lake in the world. Its unique animal life and the beauty of the surrounding landscapes are renowned. The book dis

Environmental Transitions is a detailed and comprehensive account of the environmental changes in Central and Eastern Europe, both under state socialism and dur

This open access book surveys the frontier of scientific river research and provides examples to guide management towards a sustainable future of riverine ecosy