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The rising tide : global warming and world sea levels /

The Rising Tide is the first analysis of global warming and world sea level rise. It outlines state, national, and international actions to respond to the effects of global warming on coastal communities and ecosystems.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Edgerton, Lynne T (Author)
Other Authors: Woodwell, G. M. (writer of foreword.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : Island Press, [1991]
Subjects:
Global warming.
Climatic changes.
Sea level.
Science and state.
Science and state > United States.
Climatology.
Climate
United States
Global Warming
Climate Change
Réchauffement de la Terre.
Climat > Changements.
Mer > Niveau.
Politique scientifique et technique.
Politique scientifique et technique > États-Unis.
Climat.
global warming.
climate change.
sea level.
climate.
Climatology
Climatic changes
Global warming
Science and state
Sea level
Klimaänderung
Meeresspiegel
Treibhauseffekt
Umweltpolitik
Zunahme
USA
Klimaatveranderingen.
Broeikaseffect.
Zeeniveau.
Kustbescherming.
Overheidsbeleid.
Adaptation aux changements climatiques.
Online Access:Table of contents
Contributor biographical information
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Description
Summary:The Rising Tide is the first analysis of global warming and world sea level rise. It outlines state, national, and international actions to respond to the effects of global warming on coastal communities and ecosystems.
Physical Description:xviii, 140 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 122-128) and index.
ISBN:155963068X
9781559630689
1559630671
9781559630672