Product Description: Based on an International Workshop held in Arusha, Tanzania, this book presents state-of-the-art papers, real world applications, and innovative techniques for combating land degradation. It offers recommendations for effectively using weather and climate information for sustainable land management practices...read more

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In titles that use science to celebrate the wonders of the natural world, this series emphasizes how human activities can disrupt natural processes and outlines how communities, organizations, and individuals can contribute to a healthier planet for the future.

The story of climate change is the story of all life on Earth. This book shows how the environmental challenges we face are leading to big changes in our lives. It shows how people are already making adaptations and adjusting to cope with climate change. Most importantly it suggests that, if we work together, we can still avert a climate crisis. This is a clear and simple account of action that needs to be taken in both rich and poor countries. Packed with information, it's an ideal resource for anyone who wants an introduction to the story of climate change, and the choices we face to ensure the health of ourselves and the health of the planet.

Covers a variety of topics on climate change, including greenhouse gases and the ozone layer, and the effects of climate change on wildlife and water.

Product Description: This series looks at some of the environmental issues facing the world today, discussing the problems and possible solutions. It explores environmental themes at the core of the curriculum.

Product Description: Discusses the impact of climate change on animals, plants, and humans, examines the causes of them, and provides ways readers can combat it.Title: Climate ChangeAuthor: Benoit, PeterPublisher: Scholastic Library PubPublication Date: 2011/03/01Number of Pages: 48Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress: 201004596...read more

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Product Description: Our home planets climate has gone through tremendous changes during its history. This fascinating book discusses these changes, explains the processes that drove them, and describes the methods scientists use to learn about the history of Earths climate...read more

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Product Description: The heat is on in the race to save the planetClimate change is the greatest single problem we face as a planet. This important introduction skilfully guides us through the complex mix of scientific, political, social, and environmental issues to examine the manifold threats it poses and explore the possible futures for our world...read more

This volume provides an up-to-date presentation of climate change and its implications for society. Burroughs, an expert on the subject, begins with balanced coverage of the physical principles of the global climate, its behavior on all timescales, and the evidence for and consequences of past change. He then reviews the methods used to measure climate change and the statistical methods for analyzing data. A comprehensive guide, the volume also explores the causes of change and how this behavior can be modeled. The final sections discuss predictions of future climate change and the economic and political debate surrounding its prevention and mitigation. This is a valuable undergraduate textbook for a wide range of courses, including meteorology, oceanography, environmental science, earth science, geography, history, agriculture and social science. It will also appeal to a wider general audience of readers in search of a better understanding of climate change.