The atlas of climate change : mapping the world's greatest challenge / by Dow, Kirstin, 1963-

Table of Contents: “…Signs of change -- Warning signs -- Polar changes -- Glacial retreat -- Everyday extremes -- Forcing change -- The greenhouse effect -- The climate system -- Interpreting past climates -- Forecasting future climates -- Driving climate change -- Emissions past and present -- Fossil fuels -- Methane and other gases -- Transportation -- Disrupting the carbon balance -- Agriculture -- Expected consequences -- Disrupted ecosystems -- Threatened water supplies -- Food security -- Threats to health -- Rising sea levels -- Cities at risk -- Cultural losses -- Responding to change -- International action -- Meeting Kyoto targets -- Carbon trading -- Financing responses -- Local commitment -- Carbon dioxide and economic growth -- Renewable energy -- Adapting to change -- Commiting to solutions -- Personal action -- Public action -- Climate change data -- Data table.…”

The atlas of climate change : mapping the world's greatest challenge / by Dow, Kirstin, 1963-

Table of Contents: “…Warning signs ; Polar changes ; Shrinking glaciers ; Ocean changes ; Everyday extremes -- The Changing Climate. The greenhouse effect ; The climate system ; Interpreting past climates ; Forecasting future climates ; Climate & social crises -- Driving Climate Change. …”
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