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

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