Earth Almanac

NATALIE GOLDSTEIN is a science writer focusing primarily on environmental subjects. For ten years, she has written educational materials in environmental science and life sciences.he has worked for the Nature Conservancy in New York, the Hudson River Foundation, the Rare Animal Relief Effort (RAREw part of the World Wildlife Fund), and the Audubon Society. She has also engaged in volunteer work for the Rainforest Alliance and the Sierra Club.

How did El Nino change weather patterns and affect crops around the world? What are humans doing to help or hinder the health of the world's oceans? And what hurricane event happended for the first time since 1893? Whether you're a student writing a report, or a professional in need of some quick answers, you'll find what you're looking for in the Earth Almanc. Covering the state of the four major geophysical topics associated with the Earth: the atmosphere, oceans, fresh water, and land, this new edition presents an incredible amount of usable information about the changes in our planet during 1999. Details of whole earth events and human-made and natural disasters are chronicled along with the necessary background information and statistics for understanding the science involved. Hot topics such as global warming, ozone depletion, and El Nino.Goldstein explores specific major geophysical events and then continues with information on the latest scientific developments in fields such as geology, oceanography, and meteorology. Readers will also discover hot topics entries that are unique to this almanac--namely information on human-made events (pollution, carbon dioxide, oil spills urbanization, and water conflicts). Current and complete with more than 300 photos, charts, and statistical graphs, no other reference book compares to this one-stop resource. Topics covered includeAir PollutionCryosphere: The IceEl NinoFresh WaterGeological ProcessesGlobal WarmingLand UseOcean FundamentalsStructure of the AtmosphereWhole-Earth Events

PrefaceWhole Earth Events, 1999AtmosphereThe AtmosphereAir PolutionGlobal WarmingOceansThe Ocean EnvironmentThe LandGeologic ProcessesLand UseFresh WaterCryosphere: The IceThe Fresh Water EnvironmentAppendix I: Selected Treaties and LawsAppendix II; Selected International and National Scientific ProgramsGlossaryConversion FormulasGeologic TimelineEarth FactsAbbreviationsIndex