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The Atlas of Climate Change: Mapping the World's Greatest Challenge
By
Thomas E. Downing and
Kirstin Dow
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Univ of California Pr
Publication date
October 15, 2006
Pages
112
Binding
Paperback
Edition
1
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9780520250239
ISBN-10
0520250230
Dimensions
0.25 by 7.50 by 9.75 in.
Weight
0.74 lbs.
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Out of Print
Original list price
$19.95
Other format details
university press
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§As reported by publisher
Summaries and Reviews
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Todayâs headlines and recent events reflect the gravity of climate change. Heat waves, droughts, and floods are bringing death to vulnerable populations, destroying livelihoods, and driving people from their homes.
Rigorous in its science and insightful in its message, this atlas examines the causes of climate change and considers its possible impact on subsistence, water resources, ecosystems, biodiversity, health, coastal megacities, and cultural treasures. It reviews historical contributions to greenhouse gas levels, progress in meeting international commitments, and local efforts to meet the challenge of climate change.
The atlas covers a wide range of topics, including
* warning signs
* future scenarios
* vulnerable populations
* health
* renewable energy
* emissions reduction
* personal and public action
With more than 50 full-color maps and graphics, this is an essential resource for policy makers, environmentalists, students, and everyone concerned with this pressing subject.
Copub: Myriad Editions Limited
Rigorous in its science and insightful in its message, this atlas examines the causes of climate change and considers its possible impact on subsistence, water resources, ecosystems, biodiversity, health, coastal megacities, and cultural treasures. It reviews historical contributions to greenhouse gas levels, progress in meeting international commitments, and local efforts to meet the challenge of climate change.
The atlas covers a wide range of topics, including
* warning signs
* future scenarios
* vulnerable populations
* health
* renewable energy
* emissions reduction
* personal and public action
With more than 50 full-color maps and graphics, this is an essential resource for policy makers, environmentalists, students, and everyone concerned with this pressing subject.
Copub: Myriad Editions Limited
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Paperback
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1 edition from Univ of California Pr (October 15, 2006)
9780520250239 | details & prices | 112 pages | 7.50 × 9.75 × 0.25 in. | 0.74 lbs | List price $19.95
About: Todayâs headlines and recent events reflect the gravity of climate change.
About: Todayâs headlines and recent events reflect the gravity of climate change.
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