Confronting global warming

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Health and disease

2011
Explores how global warming has impacted human health and the spread of disease and discusses measures that can be taken to lessen the effects of global warming.

The role of industry

2011
Explores the challenges posed by global warming, discussing how climate change might affect water, population, nature, health, and disease, and looks at the role of businesses and industries, as well as government and individuals, in finding solutions.

Water and ice

2011
Examines the influence of global warming on water and climate, discussing the hydraulic cycle, water vapor feedback, rising sea levels, increased rainfall, extreme weather, water supply, and other related topics.

The role of the individual

2011
Discusses carbon footprints and why they are important and examines ways in which individuals can confront global warming, addressing housing, gardening, daily living, transportation, food choices, school, work, and activism.

Population, resources, and conflict

2011
Explores the challenges posed by global warming, discussing how climate change might affect water, population, nature, health, and disease, and looks at the role of individuals, as well as government and industries, in finding solutions.

Nature and wildlife

2011
Provides an overview of global warming and its effect on nature and wildlife, discussing land and water habitat loss, examining threats to plant and wildlife health, including the immune and reproductive systems of animals, considering air and water quality, and looking at global warming as it relates to mass extinctions and biodiversity.

Farming and the food supply

2011
Examines how global warming has impacted farming and the world's food supply, discussing concerns about water, soil, pests, changes in temperature and precipitation, the impact on livestock, dairy, and food production, adaptations in the agricultural sector, and other related topics.

Extreme weather

2011
Explores how global warming has led to extreme weather patterns around the world and discusses what impact extreme weather has on the planet and what can be done to deal with the problem.

Energy production and alternative energy

2011
Explores the challenges posed by global warming on energy production, discussing the world's reliance on fossil fuels and efforts to cut fossil fuel emissions, and describing alternative energy solutions and their pros and cons.
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