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Poisonous Skies: Acid Rain and the Globalization of Pollution
Poisonous Skies: Acid Rain and the Globalization of Pollution
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Poisonous Skies is the first history to investigate acid rain in an international context, revealing how a legacy of military sponsorship, environmental diplomacy, and the coal industries shaped research and ideas about environmental risk.
Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 01 July 2019
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
Poisonous Skies delves into the intricate journey of scientists and policymakers in understanding the grave threat posed by fossil fuels to the global environment. By examining the initial air pollution problem recognized as having detrimental effects on areas far from the source of emissions, acid rain, this groundbreaking history offers a comprehensive exploration of acid rain in an international context. Spanning from its identification in the 1960s to the present day, this pioneering work unravels the intricate tapestry of factors that shaped the research trajectory on the environment. It sheds light on the profound influence of military sponsorship of physics, chemistry, and other fields during wartime on the direction of environmental research. Furthermore, it underscores the crucial role of environmental diplomacy in the delicate process of the Cold War. The book also delves into the significant contributions of the British and American coal industries to environmental science, highlighting their role in shaping our understanding of environmental risks and the principles of precaution.
Drawing upon extensive archival research conducted in eight different countries and five languages, Poisonous Skies is meticulously crafted to engage and educate readers. Interviews with renowned scientists from both government and industry further enrich the narrative, providing valuable insights and perspectives. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of our past in order to navigate and address the pressing environmental crises of our present day. By delving into the complexities of acid rain, Poisonous Skies offers a valuable lesson in environmental stewardship and serves as a catalyst for meaningful action and change.
Weight: 614g
Dimension: 237 x 161 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780226634715
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