Saving Our Planet Challenges and hopes [Paperback]

Saving Our Planet analyses the changes (both positive and negative) that have occurred in the environment in the past two decades. It focuses not only on the state of the environment but also on the interactions between development activities and the environment. It highlights the main responses since 1972 to protect the environment.
It is based on a wide-ranging review of the scientific literatue, UNEP reports (and other sources) and over 500 references are listed.Saving Our Planet analyses the changes (both positive and negative) that have occurred in the environment in the past two decades. It focuses not only on the state of the environment but also on the interactions between development activities and the environment. It highlights the main responses since 1972 to protect the environment.
It is based on a wide-ranging review of the scientific literatue, UNEP reports (and other sources) and over 500 references are listed.The state of the environment. Atmospheric pollution. Ozone depletion. Climate change. Marine pollution. Freshwater resources and water quality. Land degradation and desertification. Deforestation and degradation of forests. Loss of biological diversity. Environmental hazards. Toxic chemicals and hazardous waste. Development activities and environment. Agriculture and food production. Industry. Energy production and use. Transport. Tourism. Human conditions and well-being. Population growth and human development. Human settlememts. Human health. Peace, security and the environment. Perceptions, attitudes and responses. Perceptions and attitudes. Reponses. Challenges and priorites for action. Challenges and priorities for action. References`...the book treats a wide range of extremely complex issues, including Third World development etc. ... has attempted not only to save our planet, but also to ensure equal standarlÃ`