Publisher's Synopsis
- Provides a holistic introduction to climate change: examines of the physical evidence of climate change and impacts, whilst explaining the political, economic and social issues that stand in the way of action. Accessible to non-science majors, whilst also useful to science majors who are new to the topic
- Presents the issues from the many stakeholders and special interest groups in a balanced way - leaving it to the reader to make their own decisions.
- Case studies from across the globe bring home the actual socio-economic impact of climate change. Links current crisis to global energy and production and consumption.
- Evidence for climate change from around the globe is examined, with a focus on physical basis of Earth systems and global warming to differentiate between natural and anthropogenic causes. Ancient climates are explored to help provide context for modern climates, along with a deeper exploration of the climate record from the past 150 years, bridging discussions of social and economic impacts of climate change.
- Key changes for the new edition: Text updated throughout to reflect updated data and to make note of recent advances in climate science and climate policy in the USA and around the world, including the Paris Agreement, the Green New Deal, stakeholder upheavals, updates in economic models, carbon trading, emissions standards, progress in the developing world, new IPCC reports and communication. Web content updated with links to more recent reports, sites and videos.
