Global Environmental Issues, second edition builds on the popularity of the first edition, viewing global environmental problems as complex issues with a network of causes, influenced by a range of actors with differing priorities. The book recognises that science underpins much of what happens in society and therefore it is important to be able to interpret the environmental and social consequences of scientific developments.

Table of Contents

• Contributors
• Acknowledgements
• Part One Introduction
• 1 Human–Environment Interactions Frances Harris
• Part Two Negotiating Environmental Science
• 2 From Science to Policy Frances Harris
• 3 Confronting a Multitude of Multilateral Environmental Agreements Anilla Cherian
• Part Three The Changing Surface of the Earth
• 4 Grappling with the Global Climate Challenge Anilla Cherian
• 5 Understanding and Adapting to Sea-Level Rise Patrick D. Nunn
• 6 Conserving Biodiversity and Natural Resources Frances Harris
• Part Four Meeting Our Needs
• 7 Food Production and Supply Guy M. Robinson; Frances Harris
• 8 Meeting Society's Demand for Energy Nick Petford
• Part Five Coping with Our Impact
• 9 Sustainable Urbanisation Kenneth Lynch
• 10 Coping with Pollution: Dealing with Waste Ros Taylor
• Part Six Conclusion
• 11 Sustainable Development: Negotiating the Future Frances Harris
• List of Abbreviations and Acronyms
• References