The Rough Guide to Climate Change - Couverture souple

Henson, Robert; Rough Guides

 
9781843537113: The Rough Guide to Climate Change
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1843537117 ISBN 13 : 9781843537113
Editeur : Rough Guides, 2006

Synopsis

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.

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À propos de l?auteur

Bob Henson works at the internationally recognised National Center for Atmospheric Research. Henson's previous books include the well-received Rough Guide to Weather.

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Éditeur
Rough Guides
Date d'édition
2006
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1843537117
ISBN 13 
9781843537113
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
352
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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