The Rough Guide to Climate Change (Rough Guides Reference Titles)

"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.

Title - The Rough Guide to Climate Change (Rough Guides Reference Titles)

Edition -

Author - Robert Henson

ISBN 13 - 9781843537113

Imprint - Rough Guides

Publisher - APA Publications

Date Published - 28/09/2006

Prize -

No. of pages -

Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 130 x 198 x 17mm

Weight - 340 g

Languages - English