| Description |
230 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm. |
| Series |
Global viewpoints
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Global viewpoints.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Table of contents -- The global air quality outlook : an overview -- European air quality is improving by reducing emissions -- China struggles to improve air quality -- United Arab Emirates evaluates air quality -- Singapore assesses air quality -- Iraq's pressing environmental problems -- Ukraine cuts CO2 emissions, but citizens see little difference -- Global assessment of the issue of indoor air pollution -- United Kingdom is concerned about deaths caused by air pollution -- India recognizes the growing problem of indoor air pollution -- Central and Southern Asia deal with a growing number of asthma sufferers -- Canadian statistics on health problems caused by air pollution are problematic -- Mexico City residents suffer from a loss of smell from chronic air pollution -- China is suspicious of western environmental motives -- Iceland's erupting volcano reflects political and economic strife -- China's explosive growth leads to environmental challenges -- Kuwait formulates a plan to alleviate air pollution problems -- Europe worries that cleaner air accelerates climate change -- Hong Kong and Taiwanese air pollution is exacerbated by Chinese sandstorms -- India uses giant air purifiers to alleviate air pollution -- Global scientists propose biochar as a cleaner energy source -- Scotland is in danger of becoming a haven for polluters -- South Africa is finding a solution to burning tire pollution -- Israel passes a clean air law -- Canada pioneers the use of carbon capture and storage systems -- London formulates clean air strategy. |
| Subject |
Air -- Pollution.
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| Added Author |
Haerens, Margaret.
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| ISBN |
9780737751857 (hardcover) |
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0737751851 (hardcover) |
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9780737751864 (paperback) |
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073775186X (paperback) |
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