ClimateA Chelsea House TitleDana DesonieNarrated by Diana Dorman Book published by Chelsea House Though climate change is normal in Earth's history, global warming has raised average temperatures to their highest in two millennia, resulting in melting ice caps, shorter winters, changes in the seasonal behaviors of animals, and more extreme weather. And though greenhouse gases are essential for keeping the planet’s temperatures comfortable, fossil fuel burning and other human activities are increasing greenhouse gas levels and causing temperatures to rise. While a decade ago many scientists were skeptical that human activities could impact the climate system, their models now show that only human activities can account for the magnitude of changes being seen. Climate is a timely book that discusses the issue of global warming and what we can do to prevent its rise. Highly visual and written in a clear, accessible manner, this book adresses how people must use energy more efficiently, develop alternative energy sources, and lower emissions technologies. Chelsea House titles offer informative, well written introductions to a wide variety of subjects. TABLE OF CONTENTS:INTRODUCTION PART ONE: CLIMATE CHANGE 1. How Climate Works 2. Natural Causes of Climate Change 3. Human Causes of Climate Change 4. How Scientists Learn About Past, Present, and Future Climate 5. Climate Change Through Earth History 6. Climate Now PART TWO: VISIBLE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE 7. Effects of Climate Change on the Atmosphere and Hydrosphere 8. Effects of Climate Change on the Biosphere PART THREE: A WARMER FUTURE 9. Future Consequences of Global Warming 10. The Tipping Point PART FOUR: APPROACHING THE CLIMATE CHANGE PROBLEM 11. Human Response 12. Mitigation and Adaptation CONCLUSION |