Carbon Sequestration in Urban Ecosystems
Author:   Rattan Lal ,  Bruce Augustin
Publisher:   Springer
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9789401780681


Pages:   388
Publication Date:   02 March 2014
Format:   Paperback
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Carbon Sequestration in Urban Ecosystems


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Urbanization drastically alters the ecosystems structure and functions, disrupts cycling of C and other elements along with water. It alters the energy balance and influences climate at local, regional and global scales. In 2008, urban population exceeded the rural population. In 2050, 70% of the world population will live in urban centers. The number of megacities (10 million inhabitants) increased from three in 1975 to 19 in 2007, and is projected to be 27 in 2025. Rapid urbanization is altering the ecosystem C budget. Yet, urban ecosystems have a large C sink capacity in soils and biota. Judicious planning and effective management can enhance C pool in urban ecosystems, and off-set some of the anthropogenic emissions. Principal components with regards to C sequestration include home lawns and turfs, urban forests, green roofs, park and recreational/sports facilities and urban agriculture.

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Author:   Rattan Lal ,  Bruce Augustin
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.611kg
ISBN:  

9789401780681


ISBN 10:   9401780684
Pages:   388
Publication Date:   02 March 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Foreword.- PART I. Urban Ecosystems and Climate Change.- PART II. Urban Forests.- PART III.  Turfgrass and Home Lawns.- PART IV. Current Trends in Urban Ecosystems.- PART V. Sustainable Management of Urban Ecosystems.

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