American Journal of Environmental Protection

Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2013

  • Environmental Degradation and Global Warming- Consequences of Himalayan Mega Dams: A Review

    M. Tajuddin Sikder, K. Maudood Elahi

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2013
    Pages: 1-9
    Received: 03 January 2013
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    Published: 20 February 2013
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    Abstract: Mega dams have been considered as the greener energy source than most alternatives. But, responses of environment to dams are complex and varied, as it may result a wide range of environmental degradation. as they depend on local climate, dam structure and operation, and key attributes of the biota. We review our research and that of others to illu... Show More
  • Zonal Ecosystems of Volga River Basin under Global Warming: Prognostic and Paleogeographical Scenarios

    Erland G. Kolomyts

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2013
    Pages: 10-36
    Received: 15 March 2013
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    Published: 20 February 2013
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    Abstract: The concept of landscape-ecological prognoses for temperate forest ecosystems in light of forthcoming climate changes is presented. Predictive analysis is based on empirical-statistical modeling ecosystems and on descriptions of their space organization. The boreal bioclimatic ecotone of the Volga river basin is used as an example for carry out the... Show More