Encyclopaedia of global warming /

Global warming is a current and burning topic, today. To comprehend, it is: th E 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 sealevel and a plethora of diseases are some of...

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Online Access: Full text (MCPHS users only)
Other Authors: Syed, M. H., Khan, M. M.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Mumbai : Himalaya Books Pvt. Ltd., 2008
Edition:1st ed.
Series:Encyclopaedia of global warming
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Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
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Summary:Global warming is a current and burning topic, today. To comprehend, it is: th E 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 sealevel 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 on na.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9789350439326
9350439328
1282848844
9781282848849
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.