Title Science and the New Zealand environment / edited by M.J. Taylor, J.E. Hay & S.J. de Mora

Published Palmerston North, N.Z. : Dunmore Press, 1992

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W'PONDS	363.709 Tay/Sat		AVAILABLE

Description 149 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm Contents Science and the environment / John Hay -- Causes and consequences of global climate change / Tom Clarkson --Earthquake and volcanic hazard assessment / John Cassidy -- Nature conservation : saving endangered species / Dick Veitch -- Understanding the lead hazard / Jack Fergusson -- Developing indigenous energy resources / Russell Howe -- The Antarctic environment /Steve de Mora Notes "About environmental problem solving ... how to use science to find an acceptable solution or to make the soundest choice between conflicting alternatives ... [for] students and educators as well as the general reader"--Back cover Bibliography Includes bibliographical references Subject Earthquake hazard analysis -- Research -- New Zealand. Energy development -- Research -- New Zealand. Environmental impact analysis -- New Zealand -- Case studies. Environmental impact analysis. Environmental policy -- Antarctica. Greenhouse effect, Atmospheric -- Research. Lead -- Toxicology -- Research. Research. Volcanic hazard analysis -- Research -- New Zealand. Wildlife research -- New Zealand. Author De Mora, S. J. Hay, John E., 1943- Taylor, M. J. (Michael J.) ISBN 0864691521 (paperback)

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