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-- Climate change.2006., Rough Guides Call No: 363.73 H526r Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: This is a complete, unbiased guide to one of the most pressing problems facing humanity. The guide looks at: Visible symptoms of change from a warming planet; How global warming works; The evolution of our atmosphere over the last 4.5 billion years; What computer simulations of climate reveal about our past, present, and future. The sceptics: Who are they? What are their grounds for disagreeing with the crowd? Battle of the titans: The oil industry vs. the global commons. Global warming in the media: A review of the last few decades. Global solutions: What governments and scientists are doing to try and solve the problem. The guide also includes lifestyle advice and tips for consumers who want to make a difference in tomorrow's climate, and comes complete with a glossary of websites for further information.