The rough guide to climate change

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Title:

Author:

Henson, Robert, 1960-

ISBN:

9781843537113

Personal Author:

Henson, Robert, 1960-

Edition:

1st ed.

Publication Information:

London ; New York : Rough Guides : distributed by Penguin Group, 2006.

Physical Description:

x, 341 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 20 cm.

Series:

Rough guides

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Series Title:

Rough guides

General Note:

Fold-out col. ill. and col. map on covers.

"The symptoms, the science, the solutions" -- Cover.

Abstract:

"Gives the complete picture of the single biggest issue facing our planet. ... lays out the facts and assesses the options - global and personal - for dealing with the threat of a warming world" -- Back cover.

Subject Term:

Climatic changes -- Popular works.

Global warming -- Popular works.

Floods -- Environmental aspects.

Droughts -- Environmental aspects.

Hurricanes -- Environmental aspects.

Global temperature changes.

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Summary

The Rough Guide to Climate Change is a complete, unbiased guide to one of the most pressing problems facing humanity. From the current situation and back ground science to the government sceptics and possible solutions, this book covers the whole subject. The guide looks at: Visible symptoms of change from a warming planet How global warming works. The evolution of our atmosphere over the last 4.5 billion years What computer simulations of climate reveal about our past, present, and future The sceptics: Who are they? What are their grounds for disagreeing with the crowd? Battle of the titans: The oil industry vs. the global commons Global warming in the media: A review of the last few decades. Global solutions: What governments and scientists are doing to try and solve the problem Plus much, more. The guide also includes lifestyle advice and tips for consumers who want to make a difference in tomorrow's climate, and comes complete with a gloassary of websites for further information.