The World environment 1972-1992 : two decades of challenge / edited by Mostafa K. Tolba and Osama A. El-Kholy in association with E. El-Hinnawi [and others].

First edition.

xi, 884 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

0412470004
0412469901
9780412469909
9780412470004 paperback

C 389 UNEP.W

Contents : 1. The issues : 1. Air pollution; 2. Ozone depletion; 3. Climate change; 4. Availability of fresh water; 5. Coastal and marine degradation; 6. Land degradation; 7. Deforestation and habitat loss; 8. Loss of biological diversity; 9. Environmental hazards; 10. Toxic chemicals and hazardous wastes; 2. Causes and consequences : 11. Agriculture and fisheries; 12. Industry; 13. Energy; 14. Transport; 15. Tourism; 16. Population and resources; 17. Human settlements; 18. Health; 19. Peace and Security; 3. The response : 20. Understanding the environment; 21. Perceptions and attitudes; 22. National responses; 23. International responses; 4. Looking ahead : 24. Challenges and opportunities;.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

London : Published by Chapman & Hall on behalf of the United Nations Environment Programme, 1992.

English