Global Warming and Climatology

Contents: Preface. Introduction. 1. Global warming: an overview. 2. Greenhouse effect: an introduction. 3. Climate change: what and why? 4. Climate change in Asia. 5. Climate change: awareness and international action. 6. Global warming and renewable energy. Appendices. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.

"Global warming and climate change are much debated terms these days which have attracted the inclination of scientists, governments, NGOs and common people all over the world.

The present volume is an attempt in the direction of bringing together all necessary information on global warming and climate change. The judiciously selected readings are arranged and highlighted in coherent way. The text of some statutes, rich glossary of relevant terms and bibliography are added features of this volume.

A veritable of mine of information, this will serve as an ideal text-cum-reference book to one and all concerned." (jacket)