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Why is Biodiversity Important?
Why is Biodiversity Important?
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Why is Biodiversity Important?
◄ Climate Change / Global Warming
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Introduction
Why Should We Be Concerned
Current Issues
Background
Modern Pressures
Ozone Depletion
Global Warming
Political Social and Economic Pressures
Greenhouse Gases
Carbon Dioxide
Precautionary Principle
Reasons to Address Environmental Issues
Case Study of Environmental Effects
Life Cycle Assessment
Recycling Materials
Recycling is Not the Perfect Solution
Case Study
West Midlands Footprint
Cost of Implementation
Washing Machines
Fridges
Transportation Distances
Introduction
Minerals and Their Use
Haematite
Mineral Use
General Uses
Raw Materials from the Third World
Sustainable Development
Finite Resources: The Arguments
Reducing the Use of Minerals
Aluminium and Recycling
Some Alluminating Facts
The Environmental Impacts of Mining
Direct Impact of the Mine
Common Pollutants and Environmental Impacts
Finite Fossil Fuels
Natural Gas
Energy Consumption
Conclusions
An Introduction to Pollution and its Effects
Definitions of Pollution
Types of Pollutant
Categorisation
Chemistry
Pollutant Groups, Sources and Effects
Sources and Effects
Air Pollution
Carbon Monoxide
Sulphur Oxides
Nitrogen Oxides
Particulates
Other Atmospheric Pollutants
Water Pollution
Pollutants from Land Uses
More About Water Pollution
Sources and Effects of Pollution
Land Pollution
Possible Contaminants
The UK and Contaminated Land in Brief
Effects of Contamination
Concluding Remarks
Introduction
The Water Cycle
Global Availability
Groundwater
Groundwater Sources
Groundwater Problems
Water Management
The Future of Water Resources
Agenda 21 - Global Strategies
Introduction
An Introduction to Global Warming and Ozone Depletion
Climatology
Global Temperature Increase
The Greenhouse Effect - Global Warming
Global Warming - The Effects of Global Warming
Global Warming - What Can Be Done?
Global Warming - Who is to Blame?
Global Warming - Options
Global Warming - Impacts
Global Warming - Kyoto
Global Warming - Energy Costs
Global Warming - Sustainable Development
Global Warming - Strategy
Global Warming - Economics
Effects of Climate Change
Which Substances Contribute to Climate Change?
Greenhouse and Ozone Depleting Gases
The Effects of Global Warming
Preventing Global Warming
International Agreements
Tasks
Introduction
Biological Diversity
Species Diversity
Biodiversity Loss
CITES the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna
Disturbing Predictions
Humanity's Contribution to Species Extinction's
Land Use
Over-exploitation
Alien Introductions
Pollution
Climate Change / Global Warming
Biodiversity and Rio
The Cost of Biodiversity
SURINAM Case Study - A Happy Ending?
Introduction
Environmental Concerns
Global Warming and the Car
Something about Planes
Policy and Strategy
Alternative Technology Options
Improvements in Efficiency
Electric Cars, Fuel cells and Hybrids
Fuel Cells: News...News...News...News...
Hybrids
Disposal and Resources
End of Life Vehicle Directive
Toyota and Nissan - A Case Study
A Green Transport Plan
The Essential Elements of a Green Transport plan
Role of the Green Transport Co-ordinator
Introduction
Background
Environmental Economics and Management
Resource Allocation
Cost Benefit Analysis
Market Mechanisms
Externalities and Real Markets
Costing the Earth
Project Appraisal
The Contingent Valuation Method
Travel Cost Method
Hedonic Pricing
Non-Demand Curve Approaches
Economic Instruments
Sustainable Business Development
Ameoba Process of Progress
A Question of Competitive Advantage
Sustainable Developments
Sustainable Business Performance
Customer and Market Opportunities
Ways to Create Environmental Benefits and Customer Value
Conclusion
Appendix 1 - The Natural Step
Appendix 2 - CERES?
Biodiversity and Rio ►