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Informationen zum Autor John T. Hardy is the author of Climate Change: Causes, Effects, and Solutions , published by Wiley. Klappentext Human-induced climate change is a serious concern, drawing increasing attention from the media, policy makers and citizens around the world. This comprehensive and thought-provoking volume explains in easily understandable language the potential effects of climate change on our planet and our lives.Climate Change: Causes, Effects and Solutions examines the latest scientific findings without any advanced technical knowledge. It goes beyond a description of changes in the physical environment to consider the broader issues of ecological, economic and human effects of climate change.The book explains:* the causes and effects of climate change from a natural and human environment perspective.* mitigation options and policies that could reduce the impacts of climate change.* global impacts - with case studies are taken from North America, Europe, Australasia and elsewhere.Essential reading for undergraduates and general readers who want to heighten their knowledge and understanding of this important problem. Zusammenfassung Human-induced climate change is a serious concern, drawing increasing attention from the media, policy makers and citizens around the world. This comprehensive and thought-provoking volume explains in easily understandable language the potential effects of climate change on our planet and our lives.Climate Change: Causes, Effects and Solutions examines the latest scientific findings without any advanced technical knowledge. It goes beyond a description of changes in the physical environment to consider the broader issues of ecological, economic and human effects of climate change.The book explains:* the causes and effects of climate change from a natural and human environment perspective.* mitigation options and policies that could reduce the impacts of climate change.* global impacts - with case studies are taken from North America, Europe, Australasia and elsewhere.Essential reading for undergraduates and general readers who want to heighten their knowledge and understanding of this important problem. Inhaltsverzeichnis Section I: Climate Change - Past, Present, and Future . 1. Earth and the Greenhouse Effect. Introduction . The Greenhouse Effect . Large-Scale Heat Re-Distribution . Greenhouse Gases . Warming Potentials . Summary . 2. Past Climate Change: Lessons From History. Introduction . Past Climate Change - Six Historic Periods . Methods of Determining Past Climates and Ecosystems . Rapid Climate Change . Lessons of Past Climate Change . Summary . 3. Recent Climate Change: The Earth Responds. Introduction . Atmospheric Temperatures . Water Vapor and Precipitation . Cloud and Temperature Ranges . Ocean Circulation Patterns . Snow and Ice . Sea Level Rise . Animal Populations . Vegetation . Attribution . Summary . 4. Future Climate Change: The 21st Century and Beyond. Introduction . Global Climate Models . Feedback Loops and Uncertainties . Scenario-Based Climate Predictions . Regional Climates and Extreme Events . The Persistence of a Warmer Earth . Summary . Section II: Ecological Effects on Climate Change . 5. Effects on Freshwater Systems. Introduction . Surface and Groundwater . Drought and Soil Moisture . Lake Biota and Stream Biota . Human Infrastructure . Wetlands . The Cryosphere .
