Our Threatened Climate - Ways of Averting the CO2 Problem Through Rational Energy Use (Hardcover, 1983 ed.)

In this book the author has succeeded in presenting the many facets of the globel problems and hazards for our climate and thei r i nterdi scip l inary aspects, as we II as maki ng these under- standable for the non-specialist. In doing this, the author has not restricted himself to an analysis of the difficult problems but has indicated the necessity and the possibilities for ratio- na l so lutions. The book, therefore, can be a va lueb le deci si on- aid for all those who directly or indirectly are in positions of responsibi lity at various levels of administration or in industry end busi ness. We ll-timed precauti onary measures agai nst a g loba l deteri o- ration of cLimate are not only necessary for reasons of environ- mental protection. They are also an economical end political necessity. The measures include the reduction of the combustion of fossi l fue ls, a more rati one l energy uti l ization, as we II as the establishment of a global equilibrium between forest loss and reforestati on. The Federal German Government takes these potential anthro- pogenic climate changes very seriously. In order to obtein better scientific information, the Federal Government has ini- ti ated an i nterdi sci p l i nary nati one l Climate Programme. At the same time, the Federal Republic of Germany supports the relevant activities within the frame of international cooperation.

General

Imprint:	Kluwer Academic Publishers
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Release date:	November 1983
First published:	1984
Translators:	Jill Jager
Authors:	W. Bach
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	369
Edition:	1983 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-90-277-1680-4
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Meteorology > General Promotions
LSN:	90-277-1680-3
Barcode:	9789027716804

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