Global Environmental Risk

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Annotation. This book examines the distinctive challenges posed by global environmental risks and considers means of identifying and addressing the issues of global environmental change. Subjects discussed include: international comparisons of environmental hazards; risk transition and developing countries; vulnerability studies and environmental change; environmental risk assessment in high-risk regions such as mountain ecosystems and the vulnerability of regions due to drought, climate change and sea-level rises; and exploring alternative future options for sustainable development.