Farming and the food supply /
Explores in detail the range of current and impending challenges the planet faces as a result of global warming. Examines these issues from a variety of expert perspectives, highlights key future challenges, and addresses the pros and cons of potential solutions. This volume focuses on farming and t...
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| Language: | English |
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Detroit
Greenhaven Press
c2011.
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| Series: | Confronting global warming
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Table of Contents:
- ch. 1. Farming and global warming : an introduction
- ch. 2. Impact on crops from changes in temperature, precipitations, and carbon dioxide
- ch. 3. Concerns about water, soil, and pests
- ch. 4. Impact of global warming on livestock, dairy, and fish production
- ch. 5. The impact of projected climate changes on U.S. and world agriculture
- ch. 6. Global warming and food security
- ch. 7. Farming's impact on global warming
- ch. 8. Mitigation and adaptation in the agricultural sector
- ch. 9. Conclusion : the future of farming.