| Description |
xiv, 199 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 25 cm. |
| Series |
Our fragile planet |
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Desonie, Dana.
Our fragile planet.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
How climate works -- Natural causes of climate change -- Human causes of climate change -- How scientists learn about past, present, and future climate -- Climate change through Earth history -- Climate now -- Effects of climate change on the atmosphere and hydrosphere -- Effects of climate change on the biosphere -- Future consequences of global warming -- The tipping point -- Human response -- Mitigation and adaptation -- Conclusion -- Glossary. |
| Subject |
Climatic changes.
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Global warming.
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Climatology.
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| ISBN |
9780816062140 hardback alkaline paper |
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0816062145 hardback alkaline paper |
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$35.00 |
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