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""Storm Warning"" explores what the dramatic and dangerous consequences of global warming may be. It examines some of the reasons we're struggling to deal with an environmental problem whose effects may prove devastating, perhaps even catastrophic. As Canadians have seen all too well with recent flooding and ice storms, the weather has the power to affect all aspects of our lives. What's more, extreme weather events appear to be happening with increasing severity and frequency. Lydia Dotto explores the scientific scenarios and the continuing debate over the causes and effects, as well as the practical options available. She is particularly concerned with our procrastination in dealing with increased emissions of greenhouse gases, which cause climate warming. It seems that in our state of near-paralysis we have chosen -- by default -- to gamble with the climate of our planet.

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Lydia Dotto is Canada's premier science writer and she has chosen a topic worthy of her skills. This is an excellent treatment of the leading environmental issues of our time. She has provided a comprehensive overview and her urgent call for action cannot be ignored. This book should be read by every politician and business leader who has to be convinced of the reality and magnitude of the consequences of human-induced climate change. -- David Suzuki, chairman, David Suzuki Foundation Lydia Dotto takes us on a timely guided tour through the brave new world we have made for ourselves: the era of violent weather ... An impressive overview. -- Robert Fripp, Globe and Mail From the Trade Paperback edition.

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