Dictionary Of Global Climate Change

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1992-08-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780412039010

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Dictionary of Global Climate Change by Anonim Pdf

Climate, climate change, climate fluctuations and climatic trends are only a few of the terms used today, in not only conferences, scientific symposia and workshops, but also parliaments and in discussions throughout society. climatologists these terms may be well known; to the vast majority of people, however, they are new, and they require definition and explanation. The World Meteorological Organization inherited an interest and involvement in the studies of climate and climate change from its predecessor, the International Meteorological Organization (IMO), which was established in 1873. By 1929 the had set up a Commission for Climatology to deal with matters related to climate studies. When, in 1950, the World Meteorological Organization assumed the mantle of the it retained the commission which, among other responsibilities, had already recognized the need for the definition and explanation of terms used in climatology. It must also be said that much of what we now know about climate derives from the scientific and technical programmes - ordinated by and now, to a much greater extent, by In 1979, the First World Climate Conference made an assessment of the status of knowledge of climate and climate variability, and recommended the establishment of a World Climate Programme.

Author : W.J. Maunder
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461568414

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Dictionary of Global Climate Change by W.J. Maunder Pdf

Climate, climate change, climate fluctuations and climatic trends are only a few of the terms used today, in not only conferences, scientific symposia and workshops, but also parliaments and in discussions throughout society. To climatologists these terms may be well known; to the vast majority of people, however, they are new, and they require definition and explanation. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) inherited an interest and involvement in the studies of climate and climate change from its predecessor, the International Meteorological Organization (IMo), which was established in 1873. By 1929 the IMO had set up a Commission for Climatology to deal with matters related to climate studies. When, in 1950, the World Meteorological Organization assumed the mantle of the IMO, it retained the commission which, among other responsibilities, had already recognized the need for the definition and explana tion of terms used in climatology. It must also be said that much of what we now know about climate derives from the scientific and technical programmes co ordinated by IMO and now, to a much greater extent, by WMO. In 1979, the First World Climate Conference made an assessment of the status of knowledge of climate and climate variability, and recommended the establishment of a World Climate Programme. This recommendation was fully endorsed by the Eighth World Meteorological Congress, and the World Climate Programme was subse quently established by WMO in co-operation with the International Council of Scientific Unions (ICSU) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

Author : R. Quentin Grafton,Harry W. Nelson,N. Ross Lambie,Paul R. Wyrwoll
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781781001165

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A Dictionary of Climate Change and the Environment by R. Quentin Grafton,Harry W. Nelson,N. Ross Lambie,Paul R. Wyrwoll Pdf

A Dictionary of Climate Change and the Environment bridges the gap between the many disciplines encompassing climate change, environmental economics, environmental sciences, and environmental studies. It defines a comprehensive set of over 3700 words used across these fields to help policy makers, students, and professionals achieve a holistic view of environmental issues. The Dictionary also features: introductory primers to major topic areas; recommended reading for particular topics and specific words or concepts; and seven appendices, including a catalog of scientific symbols, units, and conversions, as well as an expansive listing and description of selected environmental treaties. The extensive and accessible nature of the content renders this book an indispensible reference for practitioners requiring an informed and balanced description of key concepts and issues. This resource will be extremely valuable to policymakers and professionals working on climate change and other environmental issues, and to postgraduate and undergraduate students in climate change and environmental studies, as well as to academics and other practitioners working on multidisciplinary environmental issues outside their areas of expertise.

Author : S. K. Singh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Climatic changes
ISBN : 8171695086

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Dictionary Of Global Climate Change by S. K. Singh Pdf

Author : W.J. Maunder
Publisher : Springer
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 1461568439

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Dictionary of Global Climate Change by W.J. Maunder Pdf

Climate, climate change, climate fluctuations and climatic trends are only a few of the terms used today, in not only conferences, scientific symposia and workshops, but also parliaments and in discussions throughout society. To climatologists these terms may be well known; to the vast majority of people, however, they are new, and they require definition and explanation. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) inherited an interest and involvement in the studies of climate and climate change from its predecessor, the International Meteorological Organization (IMo), which was established in 1873. By 1929 the IMO had set up a Commission for Climatology to deal with matters related to climate studies. When, in 1950, the World Meteorological Organization assumed the mantle of the IMO, it retained the commission which, among other responsibilities, had already recognized the need for the definition and explana tion of terms used in climatology. It must also be said that much of what we now know about climate derives from the scientific and technical programmes co ordinated by IMO and now, to a much greater extent, by WMO. In 1979, the First World Climate Conference made an assessment of the status of knowledge of climate and climate variability, and recommended the establishment of a World Climate Programme. This recommendation was fully endorsed by the Eighth World Meteorological Congress, and the World Climate Programme was subse quently established by WMO in co-operation with the International Council of Scientific Unions (ICSU) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

Author : Maunder, W. John,W. John Maunder.
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1994-12-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 1857282841

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Dictionary Of Global Climate Change, 2nd Edition by Maunder, W. John,W. John Maunder. Pdf

Not just a dictionary of technical terms, this contribution to the Second World Climate Conference describes and explains the many national and international organizations and their associated acronyms and abbreviations concerned with climate change.; In paperback for the first time, this is a reference source for anyone concerned with global climate change. It covers not only scientific terms and concepts but also the multitude of abbreviations and acronyms that litter the burgeoning literature - both specialist and journalistic - on one of today's most important environmental issues. From "acid rain" to "zooplankton", from "ACCAD" to "WWW", the dictionary includes clear explanations of technical terms, spells out abbreviations and acronyms, explains the origins and roles of the many organizations and projects involved in monitoring changing climate and our responses to it, and incorporates the ecological And Biotic Dimensions Of The Subject.; Written To Be Accessible To The non-specialist, the dictionary should be useful to a wide readership. Scientists and students should find it valuable in connection with research and course work in environmental science, ecology, geography, and Earth science; policy-makers, government officials and politicians can turn to it for clear explanations of all the specialist terms they encounter in the course of their work; and journalists and the concerned general reader need look no further for reliable information and informed perspective on environmental matters of profound importance to us all. The book is intended for widespread reference market, both specialist and general.

Author : Nicholas A. Robinson,Wang Xi,Lin Harmon,Sarah Wegmueller
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-31
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780857935786

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Dictionary of Environmental and Climate Change Law by Nicholas A. Robinson,Wang Xi,Lin Harmon,Sarah Wegmueller Pdf

This state-of-the-art Dictionary defines terms employed in international agreements, national legislation and scholarly legal studies related to comparative and international environmental law and the emerging law of climate change. In acknowledgement of ChinaÕs growing role in this arena, each term also includes its pinyin translation in order to facilitate access to the Mandarin variants. The international community is developing increasingly complex environmental provisions and participating in a number of international treaties and agreements related to environmental law and regulation. The complicated and highly specific nature of environmental law has led to the development of localized terminology that is not easily understood outside its country of origin. Jointly prepared by scholars in China and the US, the Dictionary provides a linguistic bridge between English and Chinese speakers as well as an essential reference for those interpreting and applying international environmental law, multilateral environmental agreements, and domestic laws that implement these treaties. Students, scholars and practitioners in the area of environmental law will find this groundbreaking Dictionary an invaluable addition to their libraries.

Author : W John Maunder
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1992-08-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 1857280237

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Dictionary Of Global Climate Change by W John Maunder Pdf

Maunder aims to cover most climatological and meteorological aspects of global change. Entries range in length from a handfull of words to a few pages.

Author : Richard E. Saunier,Richard Albert Meganck
Publisher : Earthscan
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781849770996

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Dictionary and Introduction to Global Environmental Governance by Richard E. Saunier,Richard Albert Meganck Pdf

This unique dictionary and introduction to Global Environmental Governance (GEG), written and compiled by two veterans of the international stage, provides a compilation of over 5000 terms, organizations and acronyms, drawn from hundreds of official sources. An introductory essay frames the major issues in GEG and outlines the pitfalls of talking past one another when discussing the most critical of issues facing the planet. It challenges those who are concerned with the management of our planet and its inhabitants to understand and accept a vocabulary common to the often-opposing objectives sought in the many GEG instruments.The result is a practical tool that should find a central place on the desk of anyone involved in environmental management, development or sustainability issues anywhere in the world, including the United Nations, government policy makers, NGOs and other stakeholder groups, the business community, and students and professionals.

Author : Kulwant Rai Gupta,Ashish Kumar Gupta & Suriti Gupta
Publisher : Atlantic Publishers & Dist
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Environmental sciences
ISBN : 8126909153

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Dictionary Of Environment by Kulwant Rai Gupta,Ashish Kumar Gupta & Suriti Gupta Pdf

Environment Can Be Defined As The Natural World In Which People, Animals And Plants Live. It Includes The Biotic Components Like Flora And Fauna, The Abiotic Components Such As Air, Water, Soil And Minerals, And The Climatic Conditions That Affect The Behaviour And Development Of All Living Beings On The Earth.Today, The Protection And Improvement Of Environment Is A Major Issue Because Various Organic And Non-Organic Pollutants Like Industrial And Vehicular Emissions, Pesticides And By-Products Of Factories Are Linked With A Wide Range Of Adverse Impacts On Human Health, Wildlife And Vegetation. Realising The Importance Of Environment, And Considering The Need To Curb The Unsustainable Practices That Are Polluting The Environment, Several International Organizations Including The United Nations Have Emphasised To Develop A Common Outlook And Form Common Principles To Address The Problems Relating To Environment Such As Global Warming, Depletion Of Ozone Layer And Damaging Of Natural Eco-Systems, Etc.Any Action Plan For The Protection Of Environment Necessitates The Knowledge Of Various Terms Relating To Environment And The Exact Connotations Thereof. Moreover, Environment Is Such A Vast Phenomenon That Its Different Aspects Cannot Be Fully Understood Until We Have Grasped Its Terminology. An Explanation Of Terms Like Global Warming Tells Us About The Causes Of An Increase In Earth S Mean Temperature Due To Burning Of Greenhouse Gases, As Well As Its Grave Consequences Such As Melting Of Glaciers, Changes In Climate Patterns And Intensification Of Hurricanes, Floods And Famines In Different Parts Of The World.This Dictionary Of Environment Ably Serves The Twin Purposes Of Providing Valuable Information About Environment Through A Comprehensive Terminology, And Creating An Awareness At The Grassroots Level By Explaining The Causes And Consequences Of Various Unsustainable Human Activities.The Book Will Be Highly Useful For The Students And Teachers Of Earth Science, Environment, Geography And Geology. The Aspiring Candidates Of Various Competitive Examinations Will Find It Immensely Helpful. It Will Greatly Benefit The Researchers And Scholars In These Fields. Common Readers And Those Concerned With Environment Will Find It Highly Informative.

Author : Richard A Meganck,Richard E Saunier
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781136568121

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Dictionary and Introduction to Global Environmental Governance by Richard A Meganck,Richard E Saunier Pdf

This unique dictionary and introduction to Global Environmental Governance (GEG), written and compiled by two veterans of the international stage, provides a compilation of over 5000 terms, organizations and acronyms, drawn from hundreds of official sources. An introductory essay frames the major issues in GEG and outlines the pitfalls of talking past one another when discussing the most critical of issues facing the planet. It challenges those who are concerned with the management of our planet and its inhabitants to understand and accept a vocabulary common to the often-opposing objectives sought in the many GEG instruments. The result is a practical tool that should find a central place on the desk of anyone involved in environmental management, development or sustainability issues anywhere in the world, including the United Nations, government policy makers, NGOs and other stakeholder groups, the business community, and students and professionals.

Author : David Kemp
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2002-01-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781134797752

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The Environment Dictionary by David Kemp Pdf

The Environment Dictionary provides an essential source of information on all aspects of the environment. It includes all the basic scientific terms and concepts along with socio-economic, cultural, historical and political elements which impact on the environment. This dictionary provides the interdisciplinary approach required to understand environmental issues worldwide. Designed for a wide range of readers, the dictionary is up-to-date, easy to read and to reference and clearly and attractively presented. Selected environmental issues which have particular importance are treated in greater depth through a series of boxed case studies. A wide range of maps, diagrams, figures and photos illustrate the texts and extensie cross-referencing between entries ensures readers can build on their knowledge. References and further reading sections are drawn from a wide range of accessible sources - from newspaper articles and popular magazines to academic texts and journals and provide easy access to further study and development of readers' specific interests.

Author : David D. Kemp
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Reference
ISBN : 041512753X

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The Environment Dictionary by David D. Kemp Pdf

Includes all the basic scientific terms and concepts along with socio-economic, cultural, historical and political elements which impact on the environment.

Author : S. George Philander
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 1720 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781506320755

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Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change, Second Edition by S. George Philander Pdf

The First Edition of the Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change provided a multi-authored, academic yet non-technical resource for students and teachers to understand the importance of global warming, to appreciate the effects of human activity and greenhouse gases around the world, and to learn the history of climate change and the research enterprise examining it. This edition was well received, with notable reviews. Since its publication, the debate over the advent of global warming at least partially brought on by human enterprise has continued to ebb and flow, depending literally on the weather, politics, and media coverage of climate summits and debates. Advances in research also change the discourse as new data is collected and new scientific projects continue to explore and explain global warming and climate change. Thus, a new, Second Edition updates more than half of the original entries and adds new perspectives and content to keep students and researchers up-to-date in a field that has proven provocatively lively.

Author : S. George Philander
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 1719 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012-07-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781412992619

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Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change, Second Edition by S. George Philander Pdf

This Second Edition of an academic yet non-technical resource examines the effects, history and ongoing research in the important field of global warming and climate change.