Encyclopaedia of Global Warming (10 Vols-Set)

Contents: Vol. I. Concept and perception of global warming: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Important features. 3. Basic aspects. 4. Fundamental matters. 5. Significant issues. 6. Global warming causes. 7. Financial risks. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. II. Impact of Global warming: Preface. 1. Global warming effects. 2. Effects of global warming on India. 3. Climate system. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. III. Climate change: Preface. 1. Perception of climate change. 2. Effects of climate change. 3. Climate and tropical weather. 4. Climate variability, trends and fluctuations. 5. Urban and forest climates. 6. Climate change policies. 7. Action on climate change. 8. Economic factors. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. IV. Global Warming Organisations: Preface. 1. Climate change organisations. 2. Environmental organisations. 3. Treaties on environment. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. V. Earth Atmosphere: Preface. 1. Atmosphere of the Earth. 2. Atmospheric composition and energy. 3. Atmospheric dynamics. 4. Atmospheric motion. 5. Atmospheric moisture. 6. Air masses, fronts and depressions. 7. Air pollution and ozone. 8. Weather and climate in temperate latitudes. 9. Weather and convection. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. VI. Greenhouse Effect: Preface. 1. Concept of greenhouse effect. 2. Greenhouse gases. 3. Greenhouse cold frame. 4. Ozone hole. 5. Ozone depletion. 6. Global dimming. 7. Radiative forces. 8. Global sea-level change. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. VII. Global warming and gases: Preface. 1. Significance of biosphere. 2. The mitigation. 3. Effects of methane. 4. Hydrologic cycle. 5. Role of carbon dioxide. 6. Carbon dioxide concentration and temperature. 7. Carbon abatement. 8. Effects of fossil fuel. 9. Biodegradable waste. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. VIII. Environmental implications: Preface. 1. Global warming and environment. 2. Effects of ecosystem. 3. Anthropogenic effects. 4. Emission control. 5. Myth of global warming. 6. Species under threat. 7. Energy and transport. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. IX. New prospects of global warming: Preface. 1. Changing scenario. 2. New technological options. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. X. Preventive efforts for global warming: Preface. 1. International response. 2. Global positions. 3. India\'s response. Bibliography. Index.

"The book: On our planet, things change at an alarming pace. This change may be for better, some time, but for worse in a greater number of cases. Today, humanity is risking the health of the natural environment, through a myriad of interventions, including the atmospheric emission of trace gases-such as carbon dioxide-the use of ozone-depleting chemicals, the engineering of massive land-use changes, and the destruction of the habitats of many species. It is imperative that, now, the man should learn to protect all common geophysical and biological resources, as soon as possible. Global warming has now established as a major environmental issue on the international political agenda. It is also commonly agreed to be the most difficult issue to be solved politically. Global warming and climate change are growing environmental concerns. Recent increase in global warming has been attributed to the ever-growing presence of certain greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Present study has been accomplished, after realising the urgent need for arresting the trend; and for developing awareness in society, about the preservation of biodiversity and its significance for life, sustainability and equity; and for warning against the consequences of environmental exploitation as well. This book has an excellent account of the basics of the Earth\'s climate and weather, which should prove to be an important contribution to the debate about climate change and the relationship between scientific knowledge and public interests." (jacket)