Julie Kerr Casper
Author
Series
Publisher
Facts on File
Pub. Date
©2010
Language
English
Description
Describes the impact that fossil fuels have on the Earth's atmosphere and the global environment, discusses how fossil fuels used by agriculture, industry, and vehicles add greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, and details the importance of controlling greenhouse gas emissions.
Author
Series
Publisher
Facts on File
Pub. Date
©2010
Language
English
Description
Take a provocative look at how human activities affect the distribution of species and their critical habitats, increase the occurrence of severe weather and droughts, contribute to rising sea levels, and instigate myriad health and quality-of-life issues.
Author
Series
Publisher
Facts On File
Pub. Date
©2010
Language
English
Description
While there are many factors that contribute to global warming, the most notable factor is the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Learn about the sources of these gases, how they interact with the atmosphere, their effect on natural systems, and why controlling them is crucial to Earth's future.
