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Synopsis The degradation and deterioration of the environment and the deleterious consequences it is having on mankind in general has become a subject of alarm and concern to environmentalists and scientists all over the world. The manner in which the planet is being depleted of its resources and the subsequent effect on climatic conditions leading to much misery and loss of lives, both human and animal, and lost of plant diversity, is engaging the attention of all those concerned with the preservation of the environment. To this end, this book is timely and appropriate as it focuses attention on most of the factors that are causing havoc in the present day to the sustainability of Earth. This book contains information on global atmospheric issues and measures taken in mitigation of environmental problems by various international organisations. Its contents include concepts of atmosphere, pollutants and meteorological aspects needed for control strategy, greenhouse effect, climate change and related effect, ozone depletion, physico-chemical aspects and effects of ozone depletion, acid precipitation, role of the International Geosphere Biosphere Programme, United Nations Environment Programme and Global Environment Facility in environmental conservation. This book will be useful for post-graduate students of environmental sciences, life sciences, environmental engineering, researchers and teachers.