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Smith, Peter F. 1930-

Climate change and cultural heritage : a race against time / Peter F. Smith, with a foreword by Lord Rogers of Riverside. - xiii, 195 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. - Routledge explorations in environmental studies ; [10] . - Routledge explorations in environmental studies ; 10. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 182-188) and index.

1. The Goldilocks planet -- 2. The evolution of civilisation -- 3. The dynamics of climate change -- 4. Climate and the price of progress -- 5. Predictions for the UK -- 6. The race against time -- 7. From climate to civilisation and the principle of harmony -- 8. Beyond the maths -- 9. The energy dilemma -- 10. Green technologies: a sample -- 11. Access to clean energy -- 12. Carbon dioxide uncertainties -- 13. Nuclear developments and complementary technologies -- 14. Essential services provided by nature -- 15. China, on the ascent -- 16. The four degrees scenario.

ISBN: 0415660041 9780415660044

Standard No.: 9250176

LCCN: 2013006808

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 016181653 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Climatic changes.
Cultural property--Environmental aspects.
Architecture--Environmental aspects.
Klimaänderung.
Kulturerbe.

LC Class. No.: QC903 / .S588 2014

Dewey Class. No.: 363.6/9