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Record Nr.

UNINA9910459414803321

Titolo

Encyclopaedia of global warming . (Vol. 1) [[electronic resource] /] / editors, M.H. Syed, M.M. Khan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Mumbai, : Himalaya Books Pvt. Ltd., 2008

ISBN

1-282-84884-4

9786612848841

1-4416-7534-5

600-00-2875-X

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (1747 p.)

Collana

Encyclopaedia of global warming

Altri autori (Persone)

SyedM. H

KhanM. M

Disciplina

363.7387403

Soggetti

Global warming

Climatic changes

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Vol 1 COVER; Contents; Fundamental Elements of Global Warming; Significant Aspects of Global Warming; Characteristics of Global Warming; Basic Issues of Global Warming; Important Features of Global Warming; Causes of Global Warming; Financial Hazards; New Trends; Bibliography; Vol 2 COVER; Contents; Impacts of Global Warming; Structure of the Climate; Atmospheric Typography and Energy; Impact in India; Bibliography; Vol 3 COVER; Contents; Understanding Climate Change; Impact of Climate Change; Policies on Climate Change; Precautions on Climate Change; Greenhouse Effect; Scene in Future

Bibliography Vol 4 COVER; Contents; Gases of Greenhouses; Hole in Ozone Layer; Earth's Atmosphere; Kinetics of Atmosphere; Motion in Atmosphere; Moisture in Atmosphere; Importance of Biosphere; Extreme Climate Changes; Bibliography; Vol 5 COVER; Contents; Response from the World; Response from India; Changing Scene; Bibliography

Sommario/riassunto

Global warming is a current and burning topic, today. To comprehend, it is: the gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth`s



atmosphere, due to increased level of carbon dioxide and other pollutants.` Extreme weather events, rise in the sea level and a plethora of diseases are some of the serious concerns, which have drawn attention of policy-makers and scientists. It has a number of negative effects on, say, natural systems and creatures, such as butterflies, alpine herbs, life cycle of birds and plantation, etc. Given its harmful impacts, initiatives have been taken, both...