Few people today are unaware of the far-reaching effects of global environmental change, and it is now generally accepted that human activities are the root cause of the changes in climate. Global Environmental Change provides a balanced overview of the problems associated with global warming. Commencing with a chapter on the evidence for global warming presented by Sir John Houghton, the book then goes on to discuss the many problems associated with air pollution. Subsequent chapters cover rising sea levels, the effect of climate change on human health and the role of environmental performance in industry. This readable and factually detailed book will have wide appeal but will be of particular interest to environmental scientists, industrial managers, policy-makers and students.

Contributions by: John T Houghton, Manuel Barange, Frans Berkhout, A (Tony) McMichael, Mike Ahern, Robert Nicholls, Martin L Parry, Johan Kuylenstierna, Michael J Chadwick, W Kevin Hicks, Matthew T J Livermore