Climate Change A Very Short Introduction
Undoubtedly, the most pressing and divisive problem of the twenty-first century is global warming. This Very Short Introduction offers a succinct and understandable summary of the debate's main points by examining the anticipated effects of climate change, delving into recent political debates, and outlining the suggested solutions. Mark Maslin's fascinating narrative, which has been fully revised for 2008, brings the reader completely up to date by outlining current events in everything from US policy to the UK Climate Change Bill to where we stand with the Kyoto Protocol. He also includes a chapter on local solutions, reflecting the now-common belief that both governments and citizens must work together to prevent any looming tragedy.
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