What We Know about Climate Change
Book description
An updated edition of a guide to the basic science of climate change, and a call to action.
The vast majority of scientists agree that human activity has significantly increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere—most dramatically since the 1970s. Yet global warming skeptics and ill-informed elected officials continue to dismiss…
Why read it?
2 authors picked What We Know about Climate Change as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is a short introduction to the science of climate change, written by a professor of earth science at MIT, whose writings and opinions can be relied upon. The book explains a great deal about climate change in a concise but engaging manner. Highly recommended!
From Robert's list on climate change and what to do about it.
To understand climate change, you need to start with the scientific fundamentals. There is no one better to explain the fundamentals of climate change than Kerry Emanuel. Besides being a world-renowned climate scientist, Kerry is a great communicator. With all the misinformation floating around social media and the internet regarding climate change (and most other topics), this book is for anyone wanting to know the real facts about climate change and its implications for humanity. I have been lucky enough to get to know Kerry (we both work at MIT) and can personally attest that he is one of the…
From Howard's list on causes and implications of climate change.
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