Grasslands around the world are the origin of most of the world's milk and wool and much of the meat. The growing world population and the threat of global warming have put increased pressure on the world's grasslands. Ross Humphreys has played a leading role in the development …
Climates have changed throughout Earth's history. While some changes are brief, lasting only a few decades, others can plunge much of the planet into an icy wasteland or a steaming tropical jungle for hundreds or even millions of years. Get a better understanding of climate and …
Göç insanlık tarihi kadar eski bir olgu ve bireysel bir ikilem olarak her daim araştırmalara konu olmaktadır. Ancak çevresel kaynaklı göç oldukça yeni bir araştırma alanıdır. Çevresel göçü konu edinen bu çalışma, Orta Doğu ve Güneydoğu Asya bölgelerine ve ülkelerine odaklanmıştı…
The first detailed discussion of the worldwide health implications of flooding and future flood risk combines global reviews of existing knowledge with detailed case study material from Europe, North America, Asia and Africa. Written in an accessible, jar.
"The book systematically analyses three initiatives (environmental management systems, the Australian Greenhouse Challenge and the Australian mining industry's Code for Environmental Management) and their contribution to public environmental policy. By moving the debate away fro…
This book, which contains 17 chapters, presents an expert synthesis of greenhouse gas (GHG) sink science and how this applies to the past, current and future changes in climate. It also explores how the sinks may respond to increased GHG emissions and global temperatures, and wh…
In this first comprehensive handbook of the earth's sinks for greenhouse gases, leading researchers from around the world provide an expert synthesis of current understanding and uncertainties. It will be a valuable resource for students, researchers and practitioners in conserv…
Soil management and greenhouse effect
by Lal, R.
fromAdvances in soil science (Boca Raton, Fla.)
Soil management and greenhouse effect
by Lal, R.
fromAdvances in soil science (Boca Raton, Fla.)
Environmental performance reviews: Australia
Coastal wetlands across the Southeastern U.S. coastline are among the most productive ecosystems worldwide, but are expected to experience challenges due to human alterations of the landscape, sea-level rise, and changing frequency of extreme events. Wetlands provide critical ec…
Anthropogenic climate change has resulted in more frequent and higher intensity storm events. These events will increase flooding, resulting in property damage, evacuations, and in extreme cases, death. The Midwest United States has experienced increased temperatures and oscilla…