global warming

Stosh travels back to 1969 to try to prevent the untimely death of Roberto Clemente, a legendary baseball player and humanitarian, but upon his return to the present, he meets his own great-grandson who takes him into the future, and what he finds there is more shocking than anything he has encountered in his travels to the past.

Presents an introduction to global warming, examining the evidence that points to climate change, discussing its possible causes and effects, and looking at what can be done to bring rising temperatures under control.

Shows how scientists examine a wide variety of evidence in order to learn about the earth's past and future climate.

Cartoon illustrations and text provide information about environmental concerns, discussing the depletion of the ozone layer, global warming, and air and water pollution, and examining the positive results of recycling, and wildlife conservation. Includes experiments.

Examines the carbon footprints left by everyday things and activities, discussing the carbon footprints of paper versus plastic bags, the climate change impact of a single rose versus ten pounds of bananas, and more, providing tips and advice on making carbon-savvy choices.

Details the negative impact that climate change can have on food supply, discussing the potential impact of increasing the global temperature two degrees Celsius and the likely conflicts over diminishing food and water supplies, and examining how helpful technology will be.

A collection of articles and essays that examine the controversy surrounding climate change and its link to global warming.

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