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Climate Change, second edition

by Joseph F.C. Dimento

Book Details

Publisher:National Geographic Books
Published:2014-03-21
Pages:362
Format:BOOK
Language:en

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About This Book

An updated and accessible account of what science knows about climate change, incorporating the latest scientific findings and policy initiatives. Most of us are familiar with the term climate change but few of us understand the science behind it. We don't fully comprehend how climate change will affect us, and for that reason we might not consider it as pressing a concern as, say, housing prices or unemployment. This book explains the scientific knowledge about global climate change clearly and

Our Review

This updated guide delivers a clear and accessible breakdown of the complex science behind global warming, incorporating the latest research and policy developments. It directly addresses the common gap between hearing the term "climate change" and truly understanding the mechanisms and data driving the crisis. The author translates intricate atmospheric science into a coherent narrative, making the evidence for a warming planet and its human causes understandable for any reader. This is a primer that cuts through the noise to explain what we know and how we know it.

What sets this book apart is its focus on connecting scientific facts to tangible, real-world consequences, answering the crucial question of how these changes will directly affect our lives. It successfully frames climate change not as a distant, abstract issue, but as a pressing matter with implications as immediate as economic concerns. Readers seeking a factual, non-sensationalized foundation on environmental science will find this an indispensable resource, equipping them with the knowledge to engage in informed discussions and understand the stakes of our planetary future.

Themes

Science

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Science