ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1989, this book provides an overview of the economic dimensions of climate and human activities, and considers how the variable nature of the atmosphere must be accepted as an integral part of the management package. It discusses how climatic repercussions can hold major importance for international politics, particularly in the light of the impacts of climatic changes induced by greenhouse gases.

chapter Chapter I|9 pages

The Setting

chapter Chapter II|13 pages

The Changing Economic Climate

chapter Chapter III|21 pages

The Global Scene

chapter Chapter IV|14 pages

Information, Commodities, And Communications

chapter Chapter V|8 pages

Weather Monitoring And Forecasting

chapter Chapter VI|11 pages

Impacts And Sensitivities

chapter Chapter VII|10 pages

Weighting The Weather

chapter Chapter VIII|16 pages

The Agricultural Scene

chapter Chapter IX|24 pages

Weather Relationships

chapter Chapter X|19 pages

Forecasting Production

chapter Chapter IX|7 pages

The Future