Dangerous Weather — Fog, Smoke, Acid Rain

Author: [British] Michael Arambe, Compiler
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is part of the "Dangerous Weather" series, which comprehensively describes the harms caused by hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, droughts, and floods to human life in history, as well as the measures currently taken to mitigate risks, protect life and property, and the emergency actions you and your family should take in the event of such disasters. This is a lively and authoritative book that explains the causes and dangers of air pollution. Air pollution is no longer a new topic—some regions in the world were even more polluted in the past—this book outlines the history of air pollution and the efforts made by humans to improve air quality. It is a popular science book exploring the atmosphere and climate. The "Dangerous Weather" series published by FactsOnFile is a science popularization series aimed at a broad readership. Based on continuous revision and updates, the series provides a detailed and thorough introduction to extreme weather and climate events that threaten the Earth's environment and human survival using a wealth of facts and examples. As a renowned author in the field of climate and weather, Michael Arambe uses vivid language to deliver authoritative discussions on climate change. The numerous illustrations in the book further deepen readers' understanding of the impacts of dangerous weather activities. "Fog, Smog, Acid Rain" is part of the "Dangerous Weather" series. This is a lively and authoritative book that collects a wealth of engaging line diagrams, vividly explaining the extreme weather conditions that threaten humans and the environment, helping readers understand the effects of unpredictable weather phenomena on the Earth. The appendix of this book also recommends bibliographies and articles for further reading, along with an international unit and conversion table. The book also includes supplementary information boxes to better provide readers with relevant professional knowledge and help them understand various weather phenomena. This series is a suitable choice for readers who want to learn about the basic knowledge of the climate system and the impact of climate on the Earth's environment.