[Impress Group] Publication of “Learning About the Global
Environment,” which understands the relationship between the natural environment and human activities by linking them to the underlying processes and structures. Impress Holdings Corporation Press Release: September 26, 2025 “Learning About the Global Environment” is published, which explores the relationship between the natural environment and human activities by linking them to the underlying processes and structures. Kindai Kagakusha Co., Ltd., a member of the Impress Group that publishes specialized books in the fields of science and engineering, began selling the hardcover version of “Learning about the Global Environment” (author: Terashima Mitsuharu) on August 29, 2025, under the Kindai Kagakusha Digital label (※).
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5875/6878/5875-6878-144024c7a96ad69de7fdb407a775db35-1130×1604.jpg ●Bibliographic information [Book Title] Learning about the Global Environment [Author] Mitsuharu Terashima [Specifications] A5 size, paperback, black and white print version, partial color digital version, 166 pages [Printed Edition Price] ¥2,300 (excluding tax) [Digital Edition Price] ¥2,300 (excluding tax) [ISBN] (Paperback) 978-4-7649-0758- 4 C3044 [ISBN] (POD) 978-4-7649-6116-6 C3044 [Product URL] https://www.kindaikagaku.co.jp/book_list/detail/9784764961166/ ●Content introduction This book is designed to help readers understand the basics of the Earth’s origins and internal structure, and then gradually learn about water and carbon cycles, changes in the atmosphere and water quality, resource and energy use, and long-term climate change, all while taking into account historical background. It’s a book that even beginners can easily read and follow, making it the perfect introduction to learning about the global environment. ●Author Information Mitsuharu Terashima April 2000 – March 2013 Kurita Industries Co., Ltd. Development Headquarters April 2013 – Kitakyushu City University International Faculty of Environmental Engineering ●Table of Contents Chapter 1: The Formation of the Earth and Its Internal Structure 1.1 The Formation of the Earth 1.2 Earth’s Internal Structure Chapter 2 Carbon Existence and Cycle 2.1 Carbon Reservoirs 2.2 Carbon Cycle in the Biosphere 2.3 Carbon Cycle in the Ocean 2.4 Metamorphism of Sedimentary Rocks and Degassing by Volcanic Activity 2.5 Removal of Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide by Weathering Chapter 3: Existence and Cycle of Water 3.1 Existence of Water 3.2 Water Cycle 3.3 Mean Reservoir Residence Time 3.4 Fossil Water 3.5 History of Interpretation of the Water Cycle 3.6 Ocean Global Circulation 3.7 Ocean Currents Around Japan Chapter 4: Water Pollution and
Eutrophication 4.1: Water Pollution 4.2: Eutrophication in Water Bodies 4.3 Red tide 4.4 Blue tide Chapter 5: Air Pollution 5.1: Hydrocarbon Combustion and Air Pollution 5.2: Air Pollution by Sulfur Dioxide Gases 5.3 Air Pollution by Nitrogen Oxides Chapter 6 Ozone Depletion 6.1 The Ozone Layer 6.2 Mechanisms of Ozone Formation and Decomposition 6.3 Mechanisms of Ozone Hole Formation 6.4 Fluorocarbons 6.5 International Efforts to Protect the Ozone Layer 6.6 Current Status of the Ozone Hole Chapter 7 Natural Resources 7.1
Classification of natural resources 7.2 Exhaustible resources and renewable resources 7.3 Mineral resources 7.4 Energy resources 7.5 Japan’s Primary Energy Supply 7.6 Global Primary Energy Supply Chapter 8: Fossil Fuels 8.1: Characteristics of Coal 8.2: Coal Formation 8.3 The End of Coal 8.4 The Coalification Process and the Van Krevelen Diagram 8.5 Coal Classification 8.6 Oil and Natural Gas Production and Storage 8.7 Conventional and Unconventional Resources Chapter 9: Solar Energy and the Earth’s Heat Budget 9.1: The Earth’s Heat Budget 9.2: Electromagnetic Waves 9.3 Absorption of Electromagnetic Waves by Atmospheric Components 9.4 Solar Radiation Spectrum 9.5 Solar and Terrestrial Radiation Chapter 10 Greenhouse Gases 10.1 Greenhouse Gases Targeted for Reduction 10.2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions 10.3 Carbon Dioxide 10.4 Methane 10.5 Nitrous oxide 10.6 Fluorinated greenhouse gases Chapter 11: Past Temperature Changes 11.1 Climatic Periods 11.2 Ice Ages 11.3 Quaternary Ice Ages 11.4 Last Glacial Period 11.5 Climate Changes After the Last Glacial Period 11.6 Climate Change in Historical Times 11.7 Recent Climate Change
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(Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiroaki Otsuka) was founded in 1959. We are engaged in publishing a wide range of specialized science and engineering fields, including academic books based on mathematics, mathematical science, information science, and information engineering, as well as university textbooks for science and engineering. We cover a wide range of topics, from classics to cutting-edge interdisciplinary fields, to meet modern needs that go beyond basic knowledge of the natural sciences and require advanced applications. We also collaborate with major academic societies and associations, as well as renowned research institutions, to pursue academic excellence that meets global standards. 【Impress Group】 https://www.impressholdings.com/ Impress Holdings Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yuki Tsukamoto) is a media group with its holding company. We offer highly specialized media, services, and solutions focused on the key themes of “IT,” “music,” “design,” “mountaineering and nature,” “aviation and railways,” “mobile services,” and “academics and science and engineering.” We also develop and operate content business platforms. 【Contact Information】 Kindai Kagakusha Co., Ltd. TEL: 03-6837-4828 Email: kdd-qa@kindaikagaku.co.jp Press release attachments