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Title informationIntroduction to Air in CaliforniaSeries: CALIFORNIA NATURAL HISTORY GUIDES 87 David Carle
240 pages, 86 col illus, 23 line illus, 18 maps, 5 tabs.California University Press
What is air? Why is the sky blue? Why do people react favorably to mountain or sea air? How does desert air differ from the air of California's Central Valley? How is air pollution affecting plants and animals? This book is a unique guide to the air we breathe in California. More than a natural history guide, it approaches this fascinating topic by recognizing the overwhelming role played by humans in the story of California's air. In a highly engaging style, David Carle explains daily weather patterns, seasonal climate, characteristic winds, and sky phenomena. He explores air as the gases in our atmosphere, but also considers the aspects of air that influence all of our senses--its taste, smell, feel, and look. The guide discusses California's history of air quality management, air pollution and its effect on humans and the environment, and the technological and individual measures needed to address these challenges. The book also functions as a handbook for more environmentally conscious living by providing information on alternative energy sources for consumers and tips for cleaner running cars. Point Frame Complete with Pins A tripod design first introduced in 1978 - a robust bit of kit that will last for many years. Equipment | £79.95 | approx. $160/€102 Other products in Sound Recording 125W MV Robinson Moth Trap The first choice for serious entomologists wanting high retention rates Equipment | £259.99 | approx. $519/€330 Other products in Robinson Moth Traps WeatherWriter A4 Portrait Equipment | £27.99 | approx. $56/€36 Other products in Weatherwriter Waterproof Clipboards Other titles from the same publisher ![]() There are currently no organisations listed for this subject If you are involved in a scientific, conservation or environmental organisation and would like to be listed, please see our NHBS-Xchange information page. |
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