The Threatening Desert
The Threatening Desert

Author: Alan Grainger

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-11-05

Total Pages: 355

ISBN-13: 1134061978

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Lands lost to desert may effectively be lost for ever, so desertification is humanity's most obvious despoliation to the planet. It is certainly one of the most serious environmental problems facing the world today. In this book the author describes what is happening and where. Although the problem is greatest in developing countries, it is by no means confined to them. Australia, Africa, the USA and India are all affected. In the 1970s an international Plan of Action was drawn up to bring the phenomenon under control, but it was never implemented. Now that the situation is more serious than ever before, this book urges new action and describes many of the myriad ways in which it is possible to arrest the progress of desertification. It describes, too, not just the failures, but the considerable successes that have been achieved. Originally published in 1990

The Threatening Desert
The Threatening Desert

Author: Alan Grainger

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781849710145

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First Published in 2009. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The Threatening Desert
The Threatening Desert

Author: Alan Grainger

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-11-05

Total Pages: 389

ISBN-13: 1134061900

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Lands lost to desert may effectively be lost for ever, so desertification is humanity's most obvious despoliation to the planet. It is certainly one of the most serious environmental problems facing the world today. In this book the author describes what is happening and where. Although the problem is greatest in developing countries, it is by no means confined to them. Australia, Africa, the USA and India are all affected. In the 1970s an international Plan of Action was drawn up to bring the phenomenon under control, but it was never implemented. Now that the situation is more serious than ever before, this book urges new action and describes many of the myriad ways in which it is possible to arrest the progress of desertification. It describes, too, not just the failures, but the considerable successes that have been achieved. Originally published in 1990

Endangered Animals in the Deserts
Endangered Animals in the Deserts

Author: Emilie Dufresne

Publisher: 'The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc'

Published: 2021-12-15

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 1725336219

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Desert animals are built specifically for a harsh, arid environment. As global temperatures rise, however, Earth’s deserts are changing, affecting desert animals’ ability to survive. Readers will see examples of desert animals that are on the spectrum of threatened species, and an example of a animal species that tragically succumbed to extinction. The volume ends with a success story and information about how readers can help fight global warming. Manageable text is paired with charts, maps, and close-up photographs of desert animals to help readers get the most out of this important conservation topic.

Deserts in Danger (A True Book: The Earth at Risk)
Deserts in Danger (A True Book: The Earth at Risk)

Author: Cody Crane

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2024-09-03

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 1546102205

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Discover the rich biodiversity of Earth's biomes - and how they might be saved - with this STEAM-based subset of True Books. Did you know that the Sahara is the world's largest hot desert? Or that Antarctica is the world's largest cold desert? Get ready to investigate the driest places on the planet, hot and cold, as well as the plants and animals that have adapted to survive there. You'll also learn about the many threats facing this fascinating biome - and what each of us can do to help - all in the pages of Deserts in Danger. ABOUT THE SERIES: There are five major biomes on Earth: desert, forest, grassland, aquatic, and tundra. These rich, wild places are home to a wide variety of plants and animals - many of which are found nowhere else. Unfortunately, these ecosystems have been put at risk by human activities. This STEAM-based set of True Books introduces students to the incredible biodiversity of Earth's amazing biomes, as well as the threats they face in the era of climate change. Interesting information is presented in a fun, friendly way - and in the simplest terms possible - and will inspire kids to think about how they can help stop the destruction of Earth's wild spaces.

The Rise of a New Media Baron and the Emerging Threat of News Deserts
The Rise of a New Media Baron and the Emerging Threat of News Deserts

Author: Penelope Muse Abernathy

Publisher: Center for Innovation and Sustainability in Local Media, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781469634029

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This report, divided into four sections, documents dramatic changes over the past decade. With the industry in distress, local newspapes are shrinking, and some are vanishing. At the same time, a new type of newspaper owner has emerged, very different from traditional publishers, the best of whom sought to balance business interests with civic responsibilty to the community where their paper was located. As newspapers confront an uncertain future, the choices these new owners make could determine whether vast 'news deserts' arise in communities and regions throughout the country. This has implications not just for the communities where these papers are located, but also, in the long-term, for all of America."--page 5.

Conservation of Threatened Desert Plants
Conservation of Threatened Desert Plants

Author: Suresh Kumar

Publisher: Scientific Publishers

Published: 2015-05-01

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9386102285

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This book aims to fulfil this long felt need giving details of ex-situ conservation of 20 arid species. Each chapter has information on taxonomic citation, physiognomic description, uses of these species, threats faced and its regeneration protocols. The presentation with large number of coloured photographs is in question answer style to increase the readability so as to get across the wide spectrum of conservation fraternity. This book will be useful to the students, teachers and researchers engaged in conservation biology, forestry, horticulture, plant ecology, agroforestry and desertification control programmes.

Endangered Desert Animals
Endangered Desert Animals

Author: Marie Allgor

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2012-08-15

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1448874963

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Although the desert is a dry biome, it has a variety of animals. Readers explore both hot and cold deserts, and are introduced to endangered species such as the Sahara Desert’s slender-horned gazelle. Also explained, are the subjects of climate change, poaching, and human activities that are affecting the world’s deserts. Accessible, informative text illustrates how these threats can be lessened.

Desert of the Heart
Desert of the Heart

Author: Jane Rule

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2013-06-18

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 1480429406

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“A landmark work of lesbian fiction” and the basis for the acclaimed film Desert Hearts (The New York Times). Against the backdrop of Reno, Nevada, in the late 1950s, award-winning author Jane Rule chronicles a love affair between two women. When Desert of the Heart opens, Evelyn Hall is on a plane that will take her from her old life in Oakland, California, to Reno, where she plans to divorce her husband of sixteen years. A voluntary exile in a brave new world, she meets a woman who will change her life. Fifteen years younger, Ann Childs works as a change apron in a casino. Evelyn is instantly drawn to the fiercely independent Ann, and their friendship soon evolves into a romantic relationship. An English professor who had always led a conventional life, Evelyn suddenly finds all her beliefs about love, morality, and identity called into question. Peopled by a cast of unforgettable characters, this is a novel that dares to ask whether love between two women can last.

Endangered Animals in the Deserts
Endangered Animals in the Deserts

Author: Emilie Dufresne

Publisher: 'The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc'

Published: 2021-12-15

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1725336200

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Desert animals are built specifically for a harsh, arid environment. As global temperatures rise, however, Earth’s deserts are changing, affecting desert animals’ ability to survive. Readers will see examples of desert animals that are on the spectrum of threatened species, and an example of a animal species that tragically succumbed to extinction. The volume ends with a success story and information about how readers can help fight global warming. Manageable text is paired with charts, maps, and close-up photographs of desert animals to help readers get the most out of this important conservation topic.