Up in Smoke?: Threats From, and Responses To, the Impact of Global Warming on Human DevelopmentIIED, 2004 - 36 pages A report from leading environmental and development organizations, expressing concerns that global warming could threaten attainment of the Millennium Development Goals and even reverse human development achievements. Graphics, pictures, and stories from a range of agencies make a compelling case. |
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References to this book
The Phoenix of Natural Disasters: Community Resilience Kathryn Gow,Douglas Paton Limited preview - 2008 |