Steven Earle

Broschiertes Buch

Runaway Climate

What the Geological Past Can Tell Us about the Coming Climate Change Catastrophe

Beschreibung

56 million years ago our planet experienced rapid, intense warming known as the Paleocene Eocene Thermal Maximum, resulting in a global temperature increase of about 7°C. Runaway Climate explores the causes of this catastrophic event, its dramatic impact on life on Earth, and its stark lessons for our climate future.

Autor

Steven Earle, PhD, has developed and taught university earth science courses for over four decades. He is the author of A Brief History of the Earth's Climate and the widely used textbook Physical Geology. A dedicated community activist, he champions climate change solutions in areas such as low-carbon transportation, home heating, and land stewardship.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: New Society Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. April 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 225mm x 156mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 357g
• ISBN-13: 9780865719897
• ISBN-10: 0865719896
• Artikelnr.: 67779884