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.
General Note
Cover subtitle: The symptoms, the science, the solutions.