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A History of Atmospheric CO2 and Its Effects on Plants, Animals, and Ecosystems

By James R. Ehleringer , M. Denise Dearing , Robert B. Jackson , E.-D. Schulze , U. Sommer , G. Heldmaier , Robert A. Berner (auth.) , I.T. Baldwin , M.M. Caldwell , O.L. Lange , H.A. Mooney , Thure E. Cerling (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York
Year
2005
ISBN
978-0-387-22069-7, 978-0-387-27048-7
DOI
10.1007/b138533
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
7 MB (7417205 bytes)
Series
Ecological Studies 177
Edition
1
Pages
530\544
Orientation
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2013-08-01 04:00:00
Ecology; Climate Change; Atmospheric Protection/Ai

Description

Extensive research in geology, atmospheric science, and paleontology provides a detailed history of CO2 in the atmosphere and an understanding of factors that have influenced changes in the past. This knowledge is used to illuminate the role of atmospheric CO2 in the modern carbon cycle and in the evolution of plants and animals. With an understanding of the history and dynamics of the biosphere, the authors address the future role of atmospheric CO2 and its likely effects on ecosystems. This book incorporates the advances of various earth science, environmental, and ecological fields into an overall account of global change and the changing dynamics of life on Earth.

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