Mapping the World's Greatest Challenge: A Comprehensive Guide to Climate Change

The Atlas of Climate Change: Mapping the World's Greatest Challenge

by Kirstin Dow

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	137 pages
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Climate change is the defining issue of our time. Its far-reaching impacts are already being felt around the world, from rising sea levels and increasingly extreme weather events to disruptions in food and water supplies and the spread of infectious diseases.

In this comprehensive and accessible guide, a team of leading climate scientists and experts provides a clear and concise overview of the science behind climate change, its potential consequences, and the urgent action that is needed to address it.

Understanding the Science of Climate Change

The book begins by explaining the basic science of climate change. It describes the greenhouse effect, the role of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in trapping heat in the atmosphere, and the complex interactions that drive the Earth's climate system.

The authors also discuss the latest scientific evidence on the impacts of climate change, including rising sea levels, increasingly extreme weather events, changes in plant and animal life, and the spread of infectious diseases.

The Global Impacts of Climate Change

The book goes on to explore the global impacts of climate change, looking at how different regions of the world are being affected. It discusses the threats to coastal communities from rising sea levels, the impacts of drought on agriculture and water supplies, and the challenges of adapting to a changing climate.

The authors also highlight the disproportionate impact that climate change is having on vulnerable communities, including indigenous peoples, women, and children.

Solutions to the Climate Crisis

The book concludes by providing a roadmap for addressing the climate crisis. It discusses the need for urgent action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, invest in renewable energy, and protect forests and other natural carbon sinks.

The authors also highlight the importance of adaptation measures, such as building sea walls to protect coastal communities from rising sea levels and developing drought-resistant crops to help farmers cope with changing weather patterns.

Mapping the World's Greatest Challenge is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand the science of climate change, its potential consequences, and the urgent action that is needed to address it.

The book provides a comprehensive overview of the climate crisis, its global impacts, and the innovative solutions being developed to address it. It is a must-read for policymakers, business leaders, community activists, and anyone who cares about the future of our planet.

The Atlas of Climate Change: Mapping the World's Greatest Challenge

by Kirstin Dow

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	93780 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	137 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE