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  Exploring the Awesome Depths of...

  Susan Casey

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  In this 2024 conversation with Justine Willis Toms, Susan Casey, a premiere chronicler of the aquatic world, highlights the complexity and ecological importance of the ocean's depths as she shares her personal and historical perspectives on exploring its mysteries. She points out that we are oddly unacquainted with its depths and importance, which make up more than 70% of Earth’s surface, notwithstanding its depth. She also reports on diving to the pulsing night-club-like life of the Twilight Zone (600-3300 feet) that is filled with bioluminescent creatures that sparkle and glow. Despite these delights, Casey points to the terrestrial bias and the lack of funding for ocean exploration compared to space. There is a need for a better understanding of the ocean's role in regulating the planet's chemistry before engaging in any large-scale mining, which could have severe consequences for the ocean's ecosystem. 
  Susan Casey is the author of several books including: Devil's Teeth: A True Story of Survival and Obsession Among American’s Great White Sharks (Henry Holt 2005)The Wave: In Pursuit of the Rogues, Freaks and Giants of the Ocean (Doubleday 2010)Voices in the Ocean: A Journey into the Wild and Haunting World of Dolphins (Anchor 2016)Underworld: Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean (Doubleday 2023) 
  Interview Date: 8/5/2024         Tags: Susan Casey, ocean, bathysphere, bathyscaphe, submersibles, ocean depths, twilight zone, William Beebe, Otis Barton, Mariana Trench, Wyville Thompson, John Murray, deep sea mining, bottom trawling, ghost nets, Patrick Lahey, Victor Vescovo, Tonga Trench, hydrothermal vents, Ecology/Nature/Environment, History, Science, Technology, Travel

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  Climate Restoration - The Only...

  Peter Fiekowsky, Carole Douglis

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  The Paris Accords, widely accepted as the key to solving today's climate crisis, set a goal of zero net carbon emissions by 2050. But that's not good enough. The only way to guarantee a livable future is climate restoration, which can reduce greenhouse gases to historic levels. Scientist and entrepreneur Peter Fiekowsky explains the technology and maps a practical path that will let humankind survive and thrive. 
   
   
   
  As Fiekowsky explains in Climate Restoration, this will require removing a trillion tons of excess CO2 from the atmosphere. The good news is that this task, while enormous and technically challenging, is eminently feasible. Scientists and engineers have developed four major technologies for greenhouse gas removal and storage: ocean iron fertilization; synthetic limestone manufacture; seaweed permaculture; and methane oxidation. 
   
   
   
  Fiekowsky shows that these technologies are safe and practical—and, even more remarkable, that they require little if any government funding, since they can be financed largely through existing markets. For these reasons, they have enormous promise as vehicles for achieving climate restoration. With the global climate crisis continuing to spiral out of control, the time for tough conversations about what it will really take to create a healthy future for humanity is here.

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  Introduction to Bioinformatics -...

  Ben Rizer

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  Introduction to Bioinformatics: Decoding Biological Data through Computational Innovation offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the dynamic field of bioinformatics. This book bridges the gap between biology and computer science, guiding readers through the essential concepts, tools, and techniques that enable the analysis and interpretation of vast biological datasets. 
  From understanding the molecular building blocks of life—DNA, RNA, and proteins—to exploring advanced topics like genomics, proteomics, and systems biology, this book provides a clear and detailed explanation of bioinformatics’ core principles. It introduces powerful computational tools and algorithms used for sequence analysis, protein structure prediction, and pathway modeling, while also highlighting the revolutionary role of bioinformatics in areas such as personalized medicine, drug design, and next-generation sequencing. 
  Designed for both beginners and those with a foundational knowledge of biology or computer science, Introduction to Bioinformatics balances theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Readers will gain insight into modern bioinformatics tools, learn to handle real-world biological data, and understand the ethical and societal implications of this rapidly evolving field. 
  This book will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the intersection of biology and technology, unlocking new discoveries in biological research and healthcare. 
   

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  The Life Cycle - 8000 Miles in...

  Kate Rawles

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  One woman's journey through South America - and the devastating story of our planet's disappearing biodiversity 
   
  Pedalling hard for thirteen months, eco adventurer Kate Rawles cycled the length of the Andes on an eccentric bicycle she built herself. The Life Cycle charts her mission to find out why biodiversity is so important, what's happening to it, and what can be done to protect it. 
   
  From the Pacific Ocean to rainforests and salt flats, Kate learns that armadillos can cross rivers by holding their breath, that Colombia has more species of birds than North America and Europe combined, and that in threatening species and ecosystems, we're tearing down our own life support system. En route, she witnesses the devastation of goldmining and oil drilling but finds hope in the incredible people working to regenerate habitats and communities. As she reaches the 'end of the world', she realises that to tackle biodiversity loss we all have a role to play. 
  'A gripping read for anyone who cares about what we're doing to the planet and how we can change it' DAVID SHUKMAN, FORMER BBC NEWS SCIENCE EDITOR 
   
  'Searing observations focused on our need to protect biodiversity - A tour de force' SIR TIM SMIT OBE, CO-FOUNDER OF THE EDEN PROJECT 
   
  'An informative, uplifting and truly important book' JONATHON PORRITT, AUTHOR AND CAMPAIGNER

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  Environmental Monitoring Systems

  Jim D Johnston

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  Understand how technology is used to protect the planet by tracking, analyzing, and responding to environmental changes in real time. 
  Environmental Monitoring Systems is a practical and accessible guide to the technologies, methods, and data systems used to observe and manage environmental conditions. Designed for students, researchers, engineers, and sustainability professionals, this book explains how modern monitoring systems help detect pollution, track climate patterns, and support informed environmental decision-making. 
  It introduces the core concepts behind environmental data collection and shows how sensors, IoT devices, satellites, and data platforms work together to create a comprehensive picture of the natural world.

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  CRYPTOCURRENCY INVESTING &...

  Anthony Sinclair

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  Would you like to start Crypto-Trading with a low budget and low risk? 
  Are you ready for 2023 and all the strategy changes in a down-bear (depressed) market? 
  Do you want to start Trading with strategies that are statistically sure and based on backtests? 
  As you know, Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies are currently on fire. A lot of people are cashing in on this new and innovative way of making money. If you plan to get into cryptocurrencies, this guide will help you make the right choices and investments. The cryptocurrency movement is in a huge boom right now. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and all other blockchain-based cryptocurrencies are moving fast and furious. But this space is not for the faint of heart. We’re talking about the wild, wild west of finance, where there is money to be made.CRYPTOCURRENCY INVESTING: all the basics of crypto-trading to begin your trading journey with tested strategiesBITCOIN TRADING STRATEGIES: what Bitcoin is and how it works. Learn what you need to improve to get the highest number of performing transactionsCRYPTO TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: all the essential strategies you need to know to maximize your return and limit the risk of investing in cryptocurrenciesNFT (Not fungible tokens): trading systems to become a professional trader who knows his way in any type of transaction 
  ....and more 
  So don't waste time and money making mistakes, but be a smart investor and become an experimented trader! 
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