Canada and the State of the Planet [Paperback]

Michael Keating (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 26, 1997

This is the first book about the global environment and its effect on Canada. It reports on the state of the atmosphere, land and water, and the consequences for human health. Following a brief introduction, a series of short essays explores key issues, provides an overall picture of the state of global environmental change, and puts recent events into perspective. The second section uses charts and graphs to track these issues, including economic and social consequences. The final section gives useful background statistics and a list of important upcoming events. Although the book focuses on data describing problems in these areas, it also includes options for change. It should prove an essential reference for a broad range of readers, and will be updated on a regular basis.

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About the Author

The Canadian Global Change Program is Canada's premier science group on global environmental issues. Its mission is to promote informed action through sound advice on global change. Founded in 1985 under the auspices of the Royal Society of Canada, it is a non-governmental organization bringing together scientists and other specialists from many disciplines to plan interdisciplinary research, assess its significance and communicate the implications. Michael Keating is a journalist whose experience includes nine years as environment reporter for the Globe and Mail.

Product Details

• Paperback: 110 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (June 26, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 019541246X
• ISBN-13: 978-0195412468
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 7.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,534,063 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully useful, September 29, 1998

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This review is from: Canada and the State of the Planet (Paperback)

Simple, clear and compelling for anybody in the business and social sector thinking about or working towards beneficial change on our planet.

This book provides an extraordinary example of environmental journalism...delightfully useful, I would think, for students, teachers or interested others, Canadians and others with whom we share this planet.

Thank you Mr. Keating.