The Environment Dictionary provides an essential source of information on all aspects of the environment. It includes all the basic scientific terms and concepts along with socio-economic, cultural, historical and political elements which impact on the environment. This dictionary provides the interdisciplinary approach required to understand environmental issues worldwide. Designed for a wide range of readers, the dictionary is up-to-date, easy to read and to reference and clearly and attractively presented. Selected environmental issues which have particular importance are treated in greater depth through a series of boxed case studies. A wide range of maps, diagrams, figures and photos illustrate the texts and extensie cross-referencing between entries ensures readers can build on their knowledge. References and further reading sections are drawn from a wide range of accessible sources - from newspaper articles and popular magazines to academic texts and journals and provide easy access to further study and development of readers' specific interests.

While our physical surroundings fashion our identities, we, in turn, fashion the natural elements in which or with which we live. This complex interaction between the human and the non-human already resonated in Shakespeare's plays and poems. As details of the early modern supra- and infra-celestial landscape feature in his works, this dictionary brings to the fore Shakespeare's responsiveness to and acute perception of his 'environment' and it covers the most significant uses of words related to this concept. In doing so, it also examines the epistemological changes that were taking place at the turn of the 17th century in a society which increasingly tried to master nature and its elements. For this reason, the intersections between the natural and the supernatural receive special emphasis. All in all, this dictionary offers a wide variety of resources that takes stock of the 'green criticism' that recently emerged in Shakespeare studies and provides a clear and complete overview of the idea, imagery and language of environment in the canon.

A Dictionary of Climate Change and the Environment bridges the gap between the many disciplines encompassing climate change, environmental economics, environmental sciences, and environmental studies. It defines a comprehensive set of over 3700 words used across these fields to help policy makers, students, and professionals achieve a holistic view of environmental issues. The Dictionary also features: introductory primers to major topic areas; recommended reading for particular topics and specific words or concepts; and seven appendices, including a catalog of scientific symbols, units, and conversions, as well as an expansive listing and description of selected environmental treaties. The extensive and accessible nature of the content renders this book an indispensible reference for practitioners requiring an informed and balanced description of key concepts and issues. This resource will be extremely valuable to policymakers and professionals working on climate change and other environmental issues, and to postgraduate and undergraduate students in climate change and environmental studies, as well as to academics and other practitioners working on multidisciplinary environmental issues outside their areas of expertise.

Presents over 2,000 alphabetically arranged entries on various concepts and topics in ecology and environmental science.

guide to a host of new terms being spawned as environment and development issues move to the forefront of international concerns

Environment Can Be Defined As The Natural World In Which People, Animals And Plants Live. It Includes The Biotic Components Like Flora And Fauna, The Abiotic Components Such As Air, Water, Soil And Minerals, And The Climatic Conditions That Affect The Behaviour And Development Of All Living Beings On The Earth.Today, The Protection And Improvement Of Environment Is A Major Issue Because Various Organic And Non-Organic Pollutants Like Industrial And Vehicular Emissions, Pesticides And By-Products Of Factories Are Linked With A Wide Range Of Adverse Impacts On Human Health, Wildlife And Vegetation. Realising The Importance Of Environment, And Considering The Need To Curb The Unsustainable Practices That Are Polluting The Environment, Several International Organizations Including The United Nations Have Emphasised To Develop A Common Outlook And Form Common Principles To Address The Problems Relating To Environment Such As Global Warming, Depletion Of Ozone Layer And Damaging Of Natural Eco-Systems, Etc.Any Action Plan For The Protection Of Environment Necessitates The Knowledge Of Various Terms Relating To Environment And The Exact Connotations Thereof. Moreover, Environment Is Such A Vast Phenomenon That Its Different Aspects Cannot Be Fully Understood Until We Have Grasped Its Terminology. An Explanation Of Terms Like Global Warming Tells Us About The Causes Of An Increase In Earth S Mean Temperature Due To Burning Of Greenhouse Gases, As Well As Its Grave Consequences Such As Melting Of Glaciers, Changes In Climate Patterns And Intensification Of Hurricanes, Floods And Famines In Different Parts Of The World.This Dictionary Of Environment Ably Serves The Twin Purposes Of Providing Valuable Information About Environment Through A Comprehensive Terminology, And Creating An Awareness At The Grassroots Level By Explaining The Causes And Consequences Of Various Unsustainable Human Activities.The Book Will Be Highly Useful For The Students And Teachers Of Earth Science, Environment, Geography And Geology. The Aspiring Candidates Of Various Competitive Examinations Will Find It Immensely Helpful. It Will Greatly Benefit The Researchers And Scholars In These Fields. Common Readers And Those Concerned With Environment Will Find It Highly Informative.

With over 8500 entries, this informative dictionary addresses the social, legal, political and economic aspects of the environment and conservation as well as the scientific terms.

The largest emitter of green-house gases since 2007 and top polluter of the increasingly stressed Pacific Ocean, the People’s Republic of China is both a major contributor to environmental degradation and a leading contender to mitigate and stabilize global environmental conditions. Reviewing the history of the PRC from the periods of central economic planning (1953-1978) followed by the single-minded pursuit of economic growth and mass consumption beginning in 1978-1979 to the adoption of a more balanced approach stressing environmental protection and restoration beginning in the 1990s, Historical Dictionary of the Chinese Environment documents both the enormous damage to the country’s natural environment and the dramatic attempts by the Chinese government and environmental non-government organizations (ENGOs) at environmental amelioration and restoration. Historical Dictionary of the Chinese Environment contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 200 cross-referenced entries on environmental degradation including air and water pollution, deforestation, desertification, and resource depletion while efforts at amelioration and restoration include river and waterway clean-ups, reforestation and desert control, restoration of fisheries, creation of national nature reserves, along with energy conservation and development of renewables such as solar and wind power. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Chinese Environment.

Dictionary & Thesaurus of Environment, Health & Safety is the first and only dictionary/thesaurus to focus on the usage and structure of environment, health, and safety terminology. Containing nearly 600 pages, this book features thousands of terms that may be hard to find in any other reference source. Thesaurus terms are presented under broad subject categories, and all acronyms found in the thesaurus are listed with their reciprocal phrases. A separate section features a mini-thesaurus for Department of Energy vocabulary. ANSI standards were used to construct the thesaurus, and definitions are included for most terms, with acronyms indicating the source(s) of the definitions. Dictionary & Thesaurus of Environment, Health & Safety provides a semantic structure for environment, health, and safety terminology and will prove invaluable for anyone involved in the management of programs and information systems that use these terms.

Dictionary & Thesaurus of Environment, Health & Safety is the first and only dictionary/thesaurus to focus on the usage and structure of environment, health, and safety terminology. Containing nearly 600 pages, this book features thousands of terms that may be hard to find in any other reference source. Thesaurus terms are presented under broad subject categories, and all acronyms found in the thesaurus are listed with their reciprocal phrases. A separate section features a mini-thesaurus for Department of Energy vocabulary. ANSI standards were used to construct the thesaurus, and definitions are included for most terms, with acronyms indicating the source(s) of the definitions. Dictionary & Thesaurus of Environment, Health & Safety provides a semantic structure for environment, health, and safety terminology and will prove invaluable for anyone involved in the management of programs and information systems that use these terms.