Main Title |
Climate change information kit / {electronic resource} : |
Publisher |
UNEP and UNFCCC, |
Year Published |
2003 |
OCLC Number |
76882366 |
Subjects |
Climatic changes ;
Greenhouse gases
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EJAM POD |
Internet only |
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Region 3 Library/Philadelphia, PA |
12/08/2006 |
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Collation |
{66} S. : graph. Darst., Kt. ; 30 cm. |
Contents Notes |
An introduction to climate change -- The greenhouse effect -- Greenhouse gases and aerosols -- How will greenhouse gas levels change in the future? -- How will the climate change? -- Has climate change already begun? -- The role of climate models -- The evidence from past climates -- Adapting to climate change impacts -- Agriculture and food security -- Sea levels, oceans and coastal areas -- Biological diversity and ecosystems -- Water resources -- Human health -- Human settlements, energy and industry -- Climatic disasters and extreme events -- The international response to climate change -- The Climate Change Convention -- The Conference of the Parties (COP) -- Sharing and reviewing critical information -- The Kyoto Protocol -- How human actions produce greenhouse gases -- Limiting emissions - the challenge for policymakers -- Crafting cost-effective policies -- New transportation technologies and policies -- New approaches to forestry and agriculture -- Financing action under the Convention -- Global Cooperation on technology -- Data on greenhouse gas emissions and sources. |