Global warming

By John Theodore Houghton

Subjects: Réchauffement de la terre, Nonfiction, Science, Climatic changes, Broeikaseffect, Changements, CLIMATE CHANGE, GLOBAL AIR POLLUTION, Klimaatveranderingen, Global warming, GREENHOUSE EFFECT, Erwärmung, Treibhauseffekt, GLOBAL WARMING, Climat, Anthropogene Klimaänderung, Klimaänderung

Description: Global warming and the resulting climate change is one of the most serious environmental problems facing the world community. Global Warming: The Complete Briefing is the most comprehensive guide available to the subject. A world-renowned expert, Sir John Houghton explores the scientific basis of global warming and the likely impacts of climate change on human society, before addressing the action that could be taken by governments, by industry and by individuals to mitigate the effects. The first two editions received excellent reviews, and this completely updated new edition will prove to be the best briefing the student or interested general reader could wish for.