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This book presents a case study on a semi-arid region, Maharashtra State, India, and discusses problems concerning a broad range of areas: sustainable watershed development;

This volume discusses climate change impacts on groundwater quality in arid and semi-arid regions, and provides human health risk assessments due to pollution of surface and groundwater.

This volume discusses climate change impacts on groundwater quality in arid and semi-arid regions, and provides human health risk assessments due to pollution of surface and groundwater.

The book provides an in-depth analysis of the major issues related to the conservation of threatened medicinal plants in the Indian Himalayan region.

With rapid urbanization defining the 21st Century, cities face mounting challenges in achieving sustainability, equity, and functionality. This book explores how innovative technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) can transform urban development by offering intelligent, data-driven solutions. LLMs go beyond automation, acting as co-creators in addressing environmental sustainability, resource management, and equitable development. By analyzing regulations, best practices, and real-time data on phenomena such as air pollution and traffic, these models empower urban planners to design smarter, more sustainable cities while fostering collaboration across disciplines.Divided into five sections, the book explores the diverse applications of LLMs, from optimizing renewable energy systems and enhancing urban planning to revolutionizing construction practices and improving resource efficiency. It highlights case studies on integrating AI with smart infrastructure, ecological balance, and disaster resilience. While underscoring their transformative potential, the book also examines ethical considerations such as bias, privacy, and environmental impact. More than a collection of research, this work is a call to action for urban planners, data scientists, policymakers, and researchers to harness AI responsibly in building greener, more equitable urban futures.

This book is an extensive guide that covers topics related to building sustainable and resilient urban environments. The book delves into crucial issues such as energy efficiency, air quality, climate change mitigation and adaptation, solid waste management, transportation, water balance, and flood control. This book is mainly intended for urban planners, policymakers, environmental managers, and researchers who are involved in urban development and management. It provides a thorough analysis of the current state of urban development and its impact on the environment and society. Furthermore, the book offers practical solutions and tools for improving sustainability and resilience. The topics addressed in this book are of utmost importance due to the increasing concerns about the impact of urbanization on the environment and society. The book highlights the challenges of rapid urbanization, such as air pollution, energy consumption, waste management, and water scarcity. It offers insights into sustainable and resilient urban development and management practices to tackle these challenges. The primary aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest tools and techniques for sustainable and resilient urban development and management. It provides practical solutions and case studies to demonstrate how these tools can be utilized to improve sustainability and resilience in urban environments. Additionally, the book seeks to increase awareness among urban planners, policymakers, and managers about the significance of sustainable and resilient urban development and the potential benefits of implementing these practices.

This book introduces remote sensing for environmental monitoring, emphasizing its importance and varied applications in environmental assessment.