The Complete Idiot's Guide to Global Warming, 2nd Edition: Hard Truths About Climate Change-and What It Will Take to Stop It

by Michael Tennesen

Overview

Revisiting the most important topic of our time

The rapid warming of the Earth's climate has been a concern for decades. Though many of us understand that temperatures will-on average-rise, the science and the resulting social, economic, and political implications of such a change are far-reaching and complex. This new edition has been completely overhauled, synthesizing the latest information into an easy–to–read reference that provides a fair assessment of climate change, its costs, and even its short-term benefits.

• Covers the newest science and issues surrounding global warming
• Written by a seasoned science/nature journalist

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440636288
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	02/05/2008
Series:	COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE
Sold by:	Penguin Group
Format:	eBook
Pages:	352
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Michael Tennesen, a science and nature writer, has written more than 400 stories in such journals as Smithsonian, Air & Space, Discover, National Wildlife, Audubon, and USA Today. His award-winning article "Expedition to the Clouds" is closely linked to issues of pollution and global warming.