Earth under siege: From air pollution to global change
Date
1997
Authors
Turco, Richard P.
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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Abstract
The Earth is surrounded by a halo of atmosphere; all life depends on the integrity of this thin layer of air. Large quantities of all kinds of materials are pouring into the atmosphere without knowledge of long-term effects. Ozone depletion, greenhouse warming, acid rain, nuclear winter, and ground-level pollution are only a few of the identified hazards. This book acts as a comprehensive and comprehensible guide on these dangers to the environment.
Description
527 pgs.
Keywords
air pollution, environmental impact, climatic changes, pollution, air, pollutants, acid rain, biogeochemical cycle, climate, ozone, greenhouse effect, engineering, stratosphere