The Rough Guide to Climate Change 2
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The Rough Guide to Climate Change gives the complete picture of the single biggest issue facing the planet. Cutting a swathe through scientific research and political debate, this completely updated 2nd edition lays out the facts and assesses the options- global and personal- for dealing with the threat of a warming world. The guide looks at the evolution of our atmosphere over the last 4.5 billion years and what computer simulations of climate change reveal about our past, present, and future. This updated edition includes new information from the 2007 report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and an updated politics section to reflect post-Kyoto developments. Discover how rising temperatures and sea levels, plus changes to extreme weather patterns, are already affecting life around the world. The guide unravels how governments, scientists and engineers plan to tackle the problem and includes in-depth information and lifestyle tips about what you can do to help.
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Forecast: The Consequences of Climate Change, from the Amazon to the Arctic, from Darfur to Napa Valley Shares science, climate change, environment -
How to Cool the Planet: Geoengineering and the Audacious Quest to Fix Earth's Climate Shares science, climate change, environment
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Storms Of My Grandchildren: The Truth About The Climate Catastrophe And Our Last Chance To Save Humanity Shares climate change, science, environment -
With Speed and Violence: Why Scientists Fear Tipping Points in Climate Change Shares science, climate change, environment
“If you want more of the same (science about environment), start with these.”
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Hack the Planet: Science's Best Hope -- or Worst Nightmare -- for Averting Climate Catastrophe
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The Discovery of Global Warming (New Histories of Science, Technology, and Medicine)
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The Carbon Age: How Life's Core Element Has Become Civilization's Greatest Threat
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Climate Change: A Very Short Introduction
“If it was the climate change that hooked you, try one of these.”
“These start from a similar idea, even if they go somewhere else with it.”
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A Climate for Change: Global Warming Facts for Faith-Based Decisions
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An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power: Your Action Handbook to Learn the Science, Find Your Voice, and Help Solve the Climate Crisis
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Climate of Hope: How Cities, Businesses, and Citizens Can Save the Planet
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Global Warming: A Very Short Introduction