|
|
|
AUTHOR |
Kallen, Stuart A., 1955-. |
|
TITLE |
What is the impact of declining biodiversity? [electronic resource] / Stuart A. Kallen. |
|
IMPRINT |
San Diego, CA : ReferencePoint Press, 2021. |
|
DESCRIPTION |
1 online resource (80 p.) : col. ill. |
|
SERIES |
Environmental impact. |
|
SERIES |
Gale eBooks. |
|
NOTE |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
|
CONTENT NOTE |
chapter one. What is biodiversity? -- chapter two. Hostile invaders -- chapter three. Forests fall, diversity shrinks -- chapter four. Threats to ocean ecosystems -- chapter five. Addressing problems, reducing threats. |
|
SUMMARY |
This book shows how the survival of humanity directly depends on biodiversity; the wide variety of species that are vital for global food production, clean water, and carbon sequestration. But one million species are at risk of extinction. Topics include biodiversity threats, why biodiversity matters, and what people are doing to stop the decline. |
|
SUBJECT |
Biodiversity conservation. |
|
SUBJECT |
Biodiversity. |
|
SUBJECT |
Biotic communities -- Environmental aspects. |
|
SUBJECT |
Population -- Environmental aspects. |
|
DISCIPLINE |
Internet Resources. |
|
DISCIPLINE |
Liberal Studies -- Energy Technology & the Environment. |
|
LINK |
Available via Gale Virtual Reference Library. Click here to access (Password can be acquired from eClass public announcement) |
|
ISBN |
9781682828625 (ebk.). |