The Rough Guide to Climate Change
by Robert Henson

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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 background 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

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 glossary of websites for further information.

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Quantity:	1 item(s) available
Weight:	0.34 kg
Price:	CDN$ 22.99 (US$ 20.62)

ISBN-10:	1843537117
ISBN-13/EAN:	9781843537113
Author:	Robert Henson
Publisher:	Rough Guides London, UK
Publication Date:	2006
Pages:	352 pp
Size/Dimensions:	8 x 5
Binding:	Paperback