Examines some of the negative effects of human activity on the planet, focusing on climate change, with discussion of the causes and impact of it and a look at sustainable solutions.
"A historical account of extreme weather events and climate patterns, including human events leading up to observable changes, the people involved in studying trends, and the lingering aftermath"--Provided by publisher.
The author describes the science that has led to the conclusion that the Arctic is thawing due to climate change and that this transformation will have global consequences if we fail to address the challenge of a warming earth.
Discusses Earth's atmosphere and weather, focusing on how the weather works, the structure of clouds and storms, and the history of weather forecasting.