Global Environmental ChangeR E Hester, R M Harrison Royal Society of Chemistry, 2007 M10 31 - 212 pages Few people today are unaware of the far-reaching effects of global environmental change, and it is now generally accepted that human activities are the root cause of the changes in climate. Global Environmental Change provides a balanced overview of the problems associated with global warming. Commencing with a chapter on the evidence for global warming presented by Sir John Houghton, the book then goes on to discuss the many problems associated with air pollution. Subsequent chapters cover rising sea levels, the effect of climate change on human health and the role of environmental performance in industry. This readable and factually detailed book will have wide appeal but will be of particular interest to environmental scientists, industrial managers, policy-makers and students. |
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... Ocean's Response to Climate Variability and Change 2 Climate Variability and Change: Coupling Atmospheric and Biological Processes in the Ocean 11 17 19 20 21 21 25 36 45 53 55 57 57 63 Issues in Environmental Science and Technology, No ...
... Ocean's Response to Climate Variability and Change 2 Climate Variability and Change: Coupling Atmospheric and Biological Processes in the Ocean 11 17 19 20 21 21 25 36 45 53 55 57 57 63 Issues in Environmental Science and Technology, No ...
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Contents
An Overview of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change IPCC and Its Process of Science Assessment | 1 |
A Perspective on Global Air Pollution Problems | 21 |
Influence of Climate Variability and Change on the Structure Dynamics and Exploitation of Marine Ecosystems | 57 |
Rising Sea Levels Potential Impacts and Responses | 83 |
Climate Change Global Food Supply and Risk of Hunger | 109 |
Global Environmental Changes and Human Health | 139 |
Corporate Environmental Performance | 161 |
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