climatic factors

The author guides readers through some of the places where climatic factors are affecting coastal regions in the United States and presents firsthand accounts from those facing displacement such as a Native American community on the Isle de Jean Charles, and a neighborhood in Pensacola settled by escaped slaves hundreds of years ago.

"Learn about how scientists have predicted the way diseases will evolve and effect our world in the future"-- Provided by publisher.

Explores how science is being used to create sustainable wildlife habitats.

Scientists seek to answer the critical question: Can snowshoe hares and other animals with seasonal coat color changes adapt to shorter winters caused by climate change?.

An introduction to wind and water that discusses wind power and waterpower, natural disasters, erosion, and weather changes. Includes a glossary and an index.

Discusses the history of energy and the search for efficiency and focuses on how to live sustainably while caring for the environment and the future of our planet. Examines the fact that, while we already have the technology and knowledge to live sustainably, little progress has been made to achieve that goal.