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.
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Table of Contents:

Global warming: facts and implications
Planning for the future
The major effects
Federal policy
Challenges facing the coastal states
International effects and policies
Findings and recommendations.