Climate Change: Impacts on Environment
Keywords:
Climate Change, Biodiversity, Carbon FootprintSynopsis
The scientific book "CLIMATE CHANGE: IMPACTS ON ENVIRONMENT" adopts a multidisciplinary approach to examine the issue of climate change. Edited by Sibel Tan, Mine Çardak, Pınar Yıldırım, and Didem Hekimoğlu Tunç , the work compiles current studies from authoritative scientists across various disciplines, focusing on climate change's effects on natural resources, especially water, oceans, agriculture, food, and public health. The main themes explored include Agriculture & Food, Natural Resources (water and ocean), Health, and Social & Economic Outcomes. Chapters cover the analysis of the water footprint concept with examples from Türkiye , transforming ocean literacy into climate action , the possible impacts of climate change on dam lakes and cereal production in Türkiye , microalgae as a sustainable food source , the application of carbon tax on agriculture , farmers' environmental awareness in pesticide use , the toxicology of environmental pollutant exposures , and the role of local governments in climate change and health policies. The book aims to provide a long-term and holistic approach against climate change, offering suggestions and adaptation action plans for the future. The fundamental concern addressed is the impact of climate change on water resources.


