Bøger af Mohd Akhter Ali

The history of humanity is interwoven with the presence of disasters, spanning across ages and cultures. These catastrophic events have consistently presented formidable challenges to societies, regardless of their belief systems, ethnicities, or national origins. While it is beyond human capacity to prevent disasters outright, the acquisition of knowledge and preparedness can substantially mitigate the loss of life. What makes disasters unsettling is the abrupt erosion of control over circumstances, leaving individuals in fear of the inexplicable forces that could suddenly terminate life.The creation of this book owes its completion to the collaborative efforts of numerous individuals, and the authors extend their heartfelt gratitude to all involved parties. Drawing extensively from secondary data sources, the intricate topics discussed within these pages are informed by the wealth of information available. While diligent efforts were made to acknowledge these sources, any unintentional omissions are regrettable. The authors earnestly encourage readers to contribute missed citations for inclusion in future editions, fostering a spirit of continuous improvement and accuracy.

This book identifies, evaluates and reports the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the physical, biological and socioeconomic environment, using the science and technology of geoinformatics. It encourages the environmental considerations in the future city and policy planning and decision-making. For example, according to the World Health Organization, 80% of people living in cities are exposed to polluted air that exceeds healthy levels. City planners have applied the developing concepts of sustainability to modern debates over how cities and regions should be reviewed, regenerated and reformed since the introduction of the concept in developmental science. During the COVID-19 pandemic, a remarkable drop in air pollution has been observed in India and other countries, which has accelerated the shift to green and sustainable development.Geoinformatics can provide solutions and resources for local, sustainable activities in education, health, sustainable agriculture, resource management and related fields. This book serves researchers in a variety of areas, including hazards, land surveys, remote sensing, cartography, geophysics, geology, natural resources, environment and geography.