global warming

Contains entries that provide information about the science and technology of global warming, discussing climate and weather, human health, greenhouse gases, the hydrological cycle, ice melt, oceans and seas, people, plants and animals, regional effects, politics and economics, scientific issues, and solutions; arranged alphabetically from A to H.

Reveals how the Bush Administration tried to censor the work of preeminent climatologist, Dr. James Hansen, which revealed the true dangers of global warming and the threat of an environmental disaster.

Offers a detailed analysis of how global warming is impacting the world and everyday life today, and warns of what will happen if steps are not taken now to stop the spread of global warming.

Describes the causes and effects of the greenhouse effect and how it might be stopped.

Presents an examination of the build-up of carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere and the effects on climate change and global warming.

A series of events around the world are a prelude to global catastrophe, including glaciers in Iceland, volcanoes in the Antarctic, the Arizona desert, through the jungles of the Solomon Islands, the streets of Paris, and the beaches of Los Angeles.

Describes several different theories on the causes and solutions of global warming, including a brief history of the Earth's temperature ranges, scientists' predictions for the future, and the governments' reactions.

Provides a comprehensive account of the dramatic effects of global warming around the world, discussing how it has affected the world's weather patterns.

Describes the greenhouse effect, the gases that cause it, how it affects the environment, ways to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases, and alternative, cleaner sources of energy.

Examines the problem of global warming, its possible causes, and ways to prevent the situation from getting worse.