This is the first book about the global environment and its effect on Canada. It reports on the state of the atmosphere, land and water, and the consequences for human health. Following a brief introduction, a series of short essays explores key issues, provides an overall picture of the state of global environmental change, and puts recent events into perspective. The second section uses charts and graphs to track these issues, including economic and social consequences. The final section gives useful background statistics ...
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This is the first book about the global environment and its effect on Canada. It reports on the state of the atmosphere, land and water, and the consequences for human health. Following a brief introduction, a series of short essays explores key issues, provides an overall picture of the state of global environmental change, and puts recent events into perspective. The second section uses charts and graphs to track these issues, including economic and social consequences. The final section gives useful background statistics and a list of important upcoming events. Although the book focuses on data describing problems in these areas, it also includes options for change. It should prove an essential reference for a broad range of readers, and will be updated on a regular basis.
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New. New Ships From Canada New Book Description This will be the first popular yet comprehensive book on the global environment and what it means for Canadians It will report on the state of the atmosphere, land and water, and the consequences for human health Although the book will focus on data describing problems in these areas, it will include options for change It should prove an essential ready reference for a broad range of readers, and will be updated on a regular basis Following a brief introduction outlining the contents and explaining key concepts, a series of short essays will explore key issues The lead article by the editor will provide an overall picture of the state of global environmental change and put recent events into perspective Other essays on topics of current interest will be written by distinguished figures from the academic, political, business and non-governmental sectors The second and largest section will make extensive use of charts and graphs to track ab.
Add this copy of Canada and the State of the Planet to cart. $70.38, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Oxford University Press.
