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      <title>Ocean energy conversion - A reality</title>
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      <description>Title: Ocean energy conversion - A reality
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&lt;br/&gt;Authors: Sarkar, A.
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&lt;br/&gt;Abstract: This chapter presents an overview of ocean energy conversion in respect of its significance as the renewable energy resources. It deals with the thermodynamic principles relating to ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC). Besides, it provides an in-depth analysis of application and achievements of OTEC, tidal energy, impact of astronomical forces on tide, prospects of tidal power plants, wave energy conversion and its mathematical approach for both linear and non-linear waves, economic viability, problems related to wave energy conversion and environmental impact assessment.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2001 22:58:59 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Inter-Linking of Rivers: Are we on the right side?</title>
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      <description>Title: Inter-Linking of Rivers: Are we on the right side?
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&lt;br/&gt;Authors: Mukhopadhyay, R.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:58:59 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Coastal tourism, environment, and sustainable local development</title>
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      <description>Title: Coastal tourism, environment, and sustainable local development
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&lt;br/&gt;Authors: Noronha, L.; Lourenco, N.; Lobo-Ferreira, J.P.; Lieopart, A.; Feoli, E.; Sawkar, K.; Chachadi, A.
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&lt;br/&gt;Abstract: This book is among the products of a research project entitled "Measuring, monitoring and managing sustainability: The coastal dimension" INCO-DC programme over the period 1998-2002. The contributions reflect a range of disciplines including sociology, economics, biology, chemistry, hydrology, geography and botany. The objective is to highlight (1) the interface between social and environmental issues in a coastal tourism context, (2) the issues that need to be considered in planning and managing for coastal development within a sustainability framework, and (3) the need for coastal policy making to be more state holder-sensitive. This roadmap provides a synoptic account of the analysis, results and decision tools developed to measure, monitor and manage coastal tourism development, along sustainable paths</description>
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      <title>The Saga of Sahyadri: Societal environmental issues of Konkan and Goa</title>
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      <description>Title: The Saga of Sahyadri: Societal environmental issues of Konkan and Goa
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&lt;br/&gt;Authors: Sathe, P.V.; Chauhan, O.S.
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&lt;br/&gt;Abstract: When we think of seashore, we imagine pristine sunny beaches, forested mountains and pretty rivers meandering down the lush-green hill slopes. We also imagine people merrily flocking to the beaches every evening, wondering at the waves splashing on the shore, the fishermen tending their nets and receiving fishing boats with a happy song. Few among us realize that behind this picture of sun, sand and song lies a conflict, which is invisible to a visitor. A perennial conflict between man and forces of nature that makes life on the coast rather harsh. Most of this dream-like landscape consisting of sandy beaches and rocky shore with dynamic coastline is unfit for cultivation. Even fresh water is scarce on the coast due to unsuitability of shore as deep lasting aquifer. Most of the coastal rivers are saline as the tidal water from the sea mixes with the fresh river water every day. This makes the coastal rivers unsuitable either for domestic water supply or for irrigation. Coastal regions are humid, thus making summers unpleasant, especially for outdoor activities. Humid air also breeds a host of germs that affects respiratory health. During storms and cyclones, the coastal region becomes the first target for devastation. The region along the Sahyadri ranges on India's west coast is internationally acclaimed for its sun and sand making it a heavenly abode. With the growing demand for the coastal space due to demographic burden, tourism and industrialization, the region is subjected to rapid changes. This article describes the societal environmental issues besieging the coastal region on the foothills of Sahyadri hills, in particular, Konkan and Goa.</description>
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