Climate change
by Gifford, Clive, Hooke, Dan, Levy, Adam, (Science journalist)
fromSimply (DK Publishing, Inc.)
"Explore and understand the intriguing science behind climate change. Gain valuable knowledge on why climate change is occurring - one of the planet's most challenging issues - and analyze possible solutions"--
"Explore and understand the intriguing science behind climate change. Gain valuable knowledge on why climate change is occurring - one of the planet's most challenging issues - and analyze possible solutions"--
With the Paris Agreement calling for climate change to be held "well below" 2oC, and the release of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, the international community has reaffirmed its commitment to enabling human progress within the constraints of the biosphere. In major asse…
If the detrimental impacts of human-induced climate change continue to mount, technologies for geoengineering our climate -- i.e. deliberate modifying of the Earth's climate system at a large scale -- are likely to receive ever greater attention from countries and societies worl…
If the detrimental impacts of human-induced climate change continue to mount, technologies for geoengineering our climate - id est deliberate modifying ofthe Earth's climate system at a large scale - are likely to receive ever greater attention from countries and societies world…
Foreword -- Preface -- Introduction -- Part 1 Introduction / Overview -- Part 2 Climate change adaptation -- Part 3. Climate change mitigation -- Glossary. This edited volume reviews the latest advances in policies and actions in understanding the science, impacts and managemen…
This edited volume reviews the latest advances in policies and actions in understanding the science, impacts and management of climate change in Indonesia. Indonesia is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change due to its geographical, physical, and social-economic …
This edited volume reviews the latest advances in policies and actions in understanding the science, impacts and management of climate change in Indonesia. Indonesia is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change due to its geographical, physical, and social-economic …
Infrastructure worldwide has suffered from chronic under-investment for decades and currently makes up more than 60% of greenhouse gas emissions. A deep transformation of existing infrastructure systems is needed for both climate and development, one that includes systemic conce…
"This is a timely book... [It] should be mandatory reading for all persons seeking election to high public office. Followed by a test, with posted grades." Minnesota Star Tribune "A New Coast is a compelling assessment of the dramatic changes that are coming to America's coast. …
More severe storms and rising seas will inexorably push the American coastline inland with profound impact on communities, infrastructure, and natural systems. In A New Coast, Jeffrey Peterson draws a comprehensive picture of how storms and rising seas will change the coast. Pet…
"Conservation agriculture is a sustainable production model that not only optimizes crop yields, but also reaps economic and environmental benefits as well. The adoption of successful conservation agriculture methods has resulted in energy savings, higher organic matter content …
"Conservation agriculture is a sustainable production model that not only optimizes crop yields, but also reaps economic and environmental benefits as well. The adoption of successful conservation agriculture methods has resulted in energy savings, higher organic matter content …
"Conservation agriculture is a sustainable production model that not only optimizes crop yields, but also reaps economic and environmental benefits as well. The adoption of successful conservation agriculture methods has resulted in energy savings, higher organic matter content …