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OverviewThe 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Robert Henson , Rough GuidesPublisher: APA Publications Imprint: Rough Guides Edition: 2nd edition Dimensions: Width: 13.60cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 19.60cm Weight: 0.380kg ISBN: 9781858281056ISBN 10: 1858281059 Pages: 384 Publication Date: 10 January 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationBob Henson works at the internationally recognised National Center for Atmospheric Research. Henson's previous books include the well-received Rough Guide to Weather. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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