Global environmental change
by
 
Hester, R. E. (Ronald E.)

Title
Global environmental change

Author
Hester, R. E. (Ronald E.)

ISBN
9781847550972

Publication Information
Cambridge, UK : Royal Society of Chemistry, c2002.

Physical Description
xiii, 197 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.

Series
Issues in environmental science and technology 17

Series Title
Issues in environmental science and technology 1350-7583 ; 17

Contents
An overview of the intergovernmental panel on climate change (IPCC) and its process of science assessment / John Houghton -- A perspective on global air pollution problems / Johan C.I. Kuylenstierna, W. Kevin Hicks and Michael J. Chadwick -- Influence of climate variability and change on the structure, dynamics and exploitation of marine ecosystems / Manuel Barange -- Rising sea levels : potential impacts and responses / Robert J. Nicholls -- Climate change, global food supply and risk of hunger / Martin L. Parry and Matthew T.J. Livermore -- Global environmental changes and human health / Michael V. Ahern and Anthony J. McMichael -- Corporate environmental performance / Frans Berkhout.

Abstract
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.

Subject Term
Global environmental change.
 
Pollution -- Environmental aspects.
 
Climatic changes.
 
Environmental protection.

Genre
Electronic books.

Added Author
Hester, R. E. (Ronald E.)
 
Harrison, Roy M., 1948-

Added Corporate Author
Royal Society of Chemistry (Great Britain)

Electronic Access
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LibraryMaterial TypeItem BarcodeShelf NumberStatus
IYTE LibraryE-Book101192-1001GE149.G5495 2002EBOnline