Global Climate Change - Turning Knowledge Into Action

Earth¿s climate is changing. This book investigates the scientific, environmental, social, political and economic aspects of climate change. It enables students to reach an informed opinion and encourages active engagement in finding solutions.

List of contents

Part 1 – The Evidence: Is this Normal? Chapter 1 – "So, What’s Up with the Weather?" Chapter 2 – The Evidence: Observing Climate Change Part 2 – Follow the Energy: Atmosphere, Oceans, and Climate Chapter 3 – Energy and Earth’s Climate Chapter 4 – Understanding Weather and Climate Part 3 – Deep Time: A Long History of Natural Climate Change Chapter 5 – Revealing Ancient Climate Chapter 6 – Climate History Part 4 – Impacts of Climate Change: From Polar Bears to Politics Chapter 7 – The Global Impact of Climate Change Chapter 8 – People and Politics Part 5 – Global Solutions: Managing the Crisis Chapter 9 – The Energy Crisis Chapter 10 – Turning Knowledge into Action

About the author

David Kitchen is Associate Dean and Associate Professor at the University of Richmond in Virginia, USA.

Summary

Earth’s climate is changing. This book investigates the scientific, environmental, social, political and economic aspects of climate change. It enables students to reach an informed opinion and encourages active engagement in finding solutions.

Product details

• Authors: David Kitchen
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.09.2023
• EAN: 9780367692063
• ISBN: 978-0-367-69206-3
• No. of pages: 412
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geology; Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection, Climate Change, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geography, NATURE / Ecosystems & Habitats / General, Geophysics, NATURE / Weather, environmental science, engineering & technology, Meteorology & climatology, Meteorology and climatology, Physical geography & topography, Human Geography, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Physical geography and topography