| Our Threatened Climate: Ways of Averting the CO2 Problem Through Rational Energy Use 1983 Edition Contributor(s): Bach, W. (Author), Jäger, Jill (Translator) |
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ISBN: 9027716803 ISBN-13: 9789027716804 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 1983 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) |
| Dewey: 551.5 |
| LCCN: 83019074 |
| Physical Information: 0.88" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.61 lbs) 369 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |