| Description |
1 online resource (136 pages) : color illustrations, maps. |
| Series |
Confronting global warming |
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Gale eBooks
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Confronting global warming.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
ch 1. Global warming, nature and wildlife : an overview -- ch 2. Shrinking habitat : the land -- ch 3. Shrinking habitats : the ocean, ice, and freshwater -- ch 4. Plant and wildlife health -- ch 5. Animal immune and reproductive systems -- ch 6. Air and water quality -- ch 7. Global warming, mass extinctions, and biodiversity -- ch 8. The impact of global warming on nature and wildlife : conclusion. |
| Summary |
Explores in detail the range of current and impending challenges the planet faces as a result of global warming. Examines these issues from a variety of expert perspectives, highlights key future challenges, and addresses the pros and cons of potential solutions. This volume focuses on nature and wildlife. |
| Subject |
Nature conservation.
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Wildlife conservation.
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Animals -- Effect of global warming on.
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Plants -- Effect of global warming on.
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| Added Author |
Mann, Michael E., 1965- editor.
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Gale Group.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Nature and wildlife. Detroit, Mich. : Greenhaven Press, 2011 9780737751741 (DLC) 2010038260 |
| ISBN |
9780737754759 (electronic book) |
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9780737751741 (hardcover) |
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