Our current knowledge of the basic science of climate change is summarized, before progressing to future scenarios of development, in this condensed and accessible review of the latest state-of-the-art assessments of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Possible adaptation and mitigation m
Primer on Climate Change and Sustainable Development: Facts, Policy Analysis, and Applications
✍ Scribed by Mohan Munasinghe, Rob Swart
- Year
- 2005
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 455
- Category
- Library
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✦ Synopsis
Our current knowledge of the basic science of climate change is summarized, before progressing to future scenarios of development, in this condensed and accessible review of the latest state-of-the-art assessments of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Possible adaptation and mitigation measures, including cost and benefit analyses, are covered as well.
✦ Subjects
Экологические дисциплины;Глобальная экология;Изменение климата и парниковый эффект;
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