Nitrous Oxide and Climate Change |
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| Editor:
| Smith, Keith |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84407-757-1 |
| Publication Date: | May 2010 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $127.00 |
Book Description:
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Nitrous oxide, N2O, is the third most important (in global warming terms) of the greenhouse gases, after carbon dioxide and methane. As this book describes, although it only comprises 320 parts per billion of the earths atmosphere, it has a so-called Global Warming Potential nearly 300 times greater than that of carbon dioxide. The aim of this book is to provide a synthesis of scientific information on the primary sources and sinks of nitrous oxide and an assessment of likely trends in...
More DescriptionNitrous oxide, N2O, is the third most important (in global warming terms) of the greenhouse gases, after carbon dioxide and methane. As this book describes, although it only comprises 320 parts per billion of the earths atmosphere, it has a so-called Global Warming Potential nearly 300 times greater than that of carbon dioxide. The aim of this book is to provide a synthesis of scientific information on the primary sources and sinks of nitrous oxide and an assessment of likely trends in atmospheric concentrations over the next century and the potential for mitigation measures.