GLOBAL CHANGE AND CANADIANS
Preface
Chapter 1: What is Global Change?
Chapter 2: The Importance of Global Change to Canada
Global Change in a Canadian Context
Canada's International Responsibility and Response
The Need for Global Solutions
Chapter 3: Causes of Global Change
Population Growth and Distribution
Energy and Resource Consumption
Global Economic Forces
Technology
Culture and Values
Air:
Climate Change
Ozone Depletion
Air Pollution
Land:
Soil Degradation
Loss of Natural Terrestrial Habitat and Biodiversity
Freshwater Resources:
Freshwater Quantity
Freshwater Quality
Marine Biosphere and Food Production
Chapter 5: How will Global Change Affect Society?
Population, Food and Shelter
Resource Consumption Patterns and Economic Production
Health
Indigenous Cultures
International Relations
Chapter 6: Canadian Responses to Global Change
Decision-making Despite Uncertainties
Actions by Individual Canadians
Actions by Canadian Corporations
Actions by Canadian Governments Nationally and Internationally
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