Causes And Environmental Implications Of Increased Uv B Radiation

Author : R M Harrison,R E Hester
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2007-10-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781847550354

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Causes and Environmental Implications of Increased UV-B Radiation by R M Harrison,R E Hester Pdf

Since the realisation that the ozone layer protecting the earth is suffering massive depletion, atmospheric science has been increasingly in the spotlight. It is recognised that we need to increase our knowledge and understanding of the likely impact that increases in UV-B radiation will have on life on earth. Charting research that encompasses the changing distribution of atmospheric ozone, changes in UV-B radiation and the consequent effects on photochemistry and biological systems in the aquatic and terrestrial environments, Causes and Environmental Implications of Increased UV-B Radiation draws together experts from the international community. Also included is a discussion of the emotive and highly topical subject of skin cancer as related to increased UV-B radiation. As an up-to-date and authoritative summary of the state of this highly complex science, this book will be welcomed by all practitioners and researchers in the field.

Author : J. Acevedo,C. Nolan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Aquatic ecology
ISBN : MSU:31293027653066

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Environmental UV Radiation by J. Acevedo,C. Nolan Pdf

Author : Francesco Ghetti,Giovanni Checcucci,Janet F. Bornman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2006-07-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781402036972

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Environmental UV Radiation: Impact on Ecosystems and Human Health and Predictive Models by Francesco Ghetti,Giovanni Checcucci,Janet F. Bornman Pdf

This volume originates from the NATO Advanced Study Institute Environmental UV Radiation: Impact on Ecosystems and Human Health and Predictive Models, held in Pisa, Italy in June 2001. The Institute was sponsored and mainly funded by the NATO Scientific Affairs Division, whose constant contribution in favour of the cooperation among scientists from different countries must be acknowledged. Other Institutions substantially contributed to the success of the ASI and our thanks and appreciation go to the Italian National Research Council (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche), the Italian Space Agency (Agenzia Spaziale Italiana), the European Society for Photobiology and the bank Banca Toscana. In the last two decades of the past century, concern has been growing for the possible effects on the biosphere of the stratospheric ozone depletion, due to anthropogenic emissions of ozone-destroying chemicals. The ozone loss causes an increase in the biologically important part of the solar ultraviolet radiation (UV) reaching the Earth’s surface, which constitutes a threat to the biosphere, because of UV damaging effects on humans, animals and plants. The international agreements have reduced the production of ozo- destroying compounds, which, however, are still present in high concentrations in the stratosphere, mainly because of their longevity, and thus ozone depletion will likely continue for several decades.

Author : Vijay Pratap Singh,Samiksha Singh,Sheo Mohan Prasad,Parul Parihar
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119143604

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UV-B Radiation by Vijay Pratap Singh,Samiksha Singh,Sheo Mohan Prasad,Parul Parihar Pdf

Ultraviolet-B (UV-B) is electromagnetic radiation coming from the sun, with a medium wavelength which is mostly absorbed by the ozone layer. The biological effects of UV-B are greater than simple heating effects, and many practical applications of UV-B radiation derive from its interactions with organic molecules. It is considered particularly harmful to the environment and living things, but what have scientific studies actually shown? UV-B Radiation: From Environmental Stressor to Regulator of Plant Growth presents a comprehensive overview of the origins, current state, and future horizons of scientific research on ultraviolet-B radiation and its perception in plants. Chapters explore all facets of UV-B research, including the basics of how UV-B's shorter wavelength radiation from the sun reaches the Earth's surface, along with its impact on the environment's biotic components and on human biological systems. Chapters also address the dramatic shift in UV-B research in recent years, reflecting emerging technologies, showing how historic research which focused exclusively on the harmful environmental effects of UV-B radiation has now given way to studies on potential benefits to humans. Topics include: UV-B and its climatology UV-B and terrestrial ecosystems Plant responses to UV-B stress UB- B avoidance mechanisms UV-B and production of secondary metabolites Discovery of UVR8 Timely and important, UV-B Radiation: From Environmental Stressor to Regulator of Plant Growth is an invaluable resource for environmentalists, researchers and students who are into the state-of-the-art research being done on exposure to UV-B radiation.

Author : Lars Olof Björn,J. Moan,W. Nultsch,A.R. Young
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781489924063

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Environmental UV Photobiology by Lars Olof Björn,J. Moan,W. Nultsch,A.R. Young Pdf

In response to the overwhelming concern for possible acute and long-term effects of ozone depletion on terrestrial and aquatic life, this volume presents a comprehensive collection of review articles from an internationally acknowledged group of experts.

Author : Sagar V. Krupa,R. N. Kickert,H. J. Jäger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Nature
ISBN : MINN:31951D01625768E

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Elevated Ultraviolet (UV)-B Radiation and Agriculture by Sagar V. Krupa,R. N. Kickert,H. J. Jäger Pdf

Global climate change is the result of a complex system of atmospheric processes and their products. A main factor in this system is the increase in surface level ultraviolet (UV)-B radiation, which is known not only to cause human melanoma but also to affect terrestrial and aquatic life in general. This book illuminates the effects of UV-B on global agriculture. It reviews the assessment methodology, the mechanisms of action and the effects of elevated UV-B on crops, weeds and pathogens.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Ozone layer depletion
ISBN : STANFORD:36105021652131

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UV Radiation and Its Effects by Anonim Pdf

Author : Suruchi Singh,Pardeep Singh,S. Rangabhashiyam,K.K. Srivastava
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128230978

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Global Climate Change by Suruchi Singh,Pardeep Singh,S. Rangabhashiyam,K.K. Srivastava Pdf

Global Climate Change presents both practical and theoretical aspects of global climate change from across geological periods. It addresses holistic issues related to climate change and its contribution in triggering the temperature increase with a multitude of impacts on natural processes. As a result, it helps to identify the gaps between policies that have been put in place and the continuously increasing emissions. The challenges presented include habitability, biodiversity, natural resources, and human health. It is organized into information on the past, present, and future of climate change to lead to a more complete understanding and therefore effective solutions. Placing an emphasis on recent climate change research, Global Climate Change helps to bring researchers and graduate students in climate science, environmental science, and sustainability up to date on the science of climate change so far and presents a baseline for how to move into the future effectively. Addresses the variety of challenges associated with climate change, along with possible solutions Includes suggestions for future research on climate change Covers climate change holistically, including global and regional scales, ecosystems, agriculture, energy, and sustainability Presents both practical and theoretical research, including coverage of climate change over various geological periods

Author : Wei Gao,Daniel L. Schmoldt,James R. Slusser
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 565 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642033131

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UV Radiation in Global Climate Change by Wei Gao,Daniel L. Schmoldt,James R. Slusser Pdf

Numerous studies report that ultraviolet (UV) radiation is harmful to living organisms and detrimental to human health. Growing concerns regarding the increased levels of UV-B radiation that reach the earth's surface have led to the development of ground- and space-based measurement programs. Further study is needed on the measurement, modeling, and effects of UV radiation. The chapters of this book describe the research conducted across the globe over the past three decades in the areas of: (1) current and predicted levels of UV radiation and its associated impact on ecosystems and human health, as well as economic and social implications; (2) new developments in UV instrumentation, advances in calibration (ground- and satellite-based), measurement methods, modeling efforts, and their applications; and (3) the effects of global climate change on UV radiation. Dr. Wei Gao is a Senior Research Scientist and the Director of the USDA UV-B Monitoring and Research Program, Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory, Colorado State University. Dr. Gao is a SPIE fellow and serves as the Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Applied Remote Sensing. Dr. Daniel L. Schmoldt is the National Program Leader for instrumentation and sensors at the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dr. Schmoldt served as joint Editor-in-Chief of the journal, Computers & Electronics in Agriculture, from 1997 to 2004. Dr. James R. Slusser retired in 2007 from the USDA UV-B Monitoring and Research Program at Colorado State University. He was active in the Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers, the American Geophysical Union, and the American Meteorological Society. Dr. Slusser is currently pursuing his interests in solar energy and atmospheric transmission.

Author : Manfred Tevini
Publisher : Springer
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1993-05-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : UCSD:31822016267262

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UV B Radiation Effects on Humans Animals Plants by Manfred Tevini Pdf

Author : James G. Titus
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Atmosphere
ISBN : UVA:35007007109501

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Effects of Changes in Stratospheric Ozone and Global Climate: Overview by James G. Titus Pdf

Author : United Nations Environment Programme
Publisher : United Nations Publications
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Atmospheric chemistry
ISBN : 9789280717242

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Environmental Effects of Ozone Depletion by United Nations Environment Programme Pdf

Author : Skies Above Foundation
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Science
ISBN : PSU:000025824797

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Proceedings of the International Conference on Ozone Depletion and Ultraviolet Radiation by Skies Above Foundation Pdf

Author : Stephen De Mora,Serge Demers,Maria Vernet
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2000-03-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139429511

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The Effects of UV Radiation in the Marine Environment by Stephen De Mora,Serge Demers,Maria Vernet Pdf

This book, first published in 2000, provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary review of UV radiation effects in the marine environment. It is aimed at researchers and graduate students in photobiology, photochemistry and environmental science. It will also be useful as a supplementary text for courses in oceanography, climatology and ecology.

Author : E Walter Helbling,Horacio Zagarese
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2007-10-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781847552266

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UV Effects in Aquatic Organisms and Ecosystems by E Walter Helbling,Horacio Zagarese Pdf

This book offers extensive coverage of the most important aspects of UVR effects on all aquatic (not just freshwater and marine) ecosystems, encompassing UV physics, chemistry, biology and ecology. Comprehensive and up-to-date, UV Effects in Aquatic Organisms and Ecosystems aims to bridge the gap between environmental studies of UVR effects and the broader, traditional fields of ecology, oceanography and limnology. Adopting a synthetic approach, the different sections cover: the physical factors controlling UVR intensity in the atmosphere; the penetration and distribution of solar radiation in natural waters; the main photochemical process affecting natural and anthropogenic substances; and direct and indirect effects on organisms (from viruses, bacteria and algae to invertebrate and vertebrate consumers). Researchers and professionals in environmental chemistry, photochemistry, photobiology and cell and molecular biology will value this book, as will those looking at ozone depletion and global change.