Climate change has been described as the biggest challenge that the world will have to face in the twenty first century and developing countries like India will have to bear its impacts. Climate change is a complex issue that has scientific, political, economic, and social aspects. This book offers a holistic view of climatic change with a special reference to India and covers a wide range of topics including: - Evidence of climate change - Climate monitoring - Climate modelling and prediction - Impacts on glaciers, sea level and tropical cyclones - Impacts on monsoon, agriculture and human health - Politics and economics of climate change - Preparing for the future The book can serve as a textbook for university courses in atmospheric and environmental sciences, and as a source of reference for scientists and research workers and a storehouse of authentic information for all others interested in climate change
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Dr. Ranjan R. Kelkar began his career in meteorology in 1965 and retired as Director General, India Meteorological Department, New Delhi, in 2003. After that he was ISRO Chair Professor at the Pune University until 2008. He is currently a freelance writer, speaker and internet blogger. He has written several books on meteorology as well as spirituality in which he has a parallel interest. He has had a long association with the Indian Meteorological Society and has served as its Secretary, Vice-President and President.
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