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Global environmental change / editors, R.E. Hester and R.M. Harrison

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Cambridge, U.K. : Royal Society of Chemistry, [2002]
Copyright Date
©2002
Physical Description
1 online resource (xiii, 197 pages) : illustrations
Additional Creators
Hester, R. E. (Ronald E.), Harrison, Roy M., 1948-, and Royal Society of Chemistry (Great Britain)
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English.
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.
Summary
Annotation Presents an overview of the problems associated with global warming for scientists and engineers in industry, public service, consultancy, and academic institutions. Written by specialists in the field, the volume covers evidence for global warming, air pollution, rising sea levels, the effect of climate change on human health, and the role of environmental performance on industry. Distributed in the US by Springer Verlag. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
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1591244242 (electronic bk.)
9781591244240 (electronic bk.)
9781847550972
1847550975
9780854042807
0854042806
0854042806 (pbk.)
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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