A Brief History of the Earth's Climate (eBook, ePUB)
Everyone's Guide to The Science of Climate Change
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"Give[s]... policymakers and concerned citizens a more thorough understanding of climate science and renewed conviction... on leaving fossil fuels behind." -Tom Green, Senior Climate Policy Advisor, David Suzuki Foundation A Brief History of the Earth's Climate is an accessible guide to the natural evolution of the Earth's climate over 4.6 billion years, and how and why human-caused global warming is different and much more dangerous. Richly illustrated chapters cover the major historical climate change processes including evolution of the sun, plate motions and continental collisions, volcani...
"Give[s]... policymakers and concerned citizens a more thorough understanding of climate science and renewed conviction... on leaving fossil fuels behind." -Tom Green, Senior Climate Policy Advisor, David Suzuki Foundation A Brief History of the Earth's Climate is an accessible guide to the natural evolution of the Earth's climate over 4.6 billion years, and how and why human-caused global warming is different and much more dangerous. Richly illustrated chapters cover the major historical climate change processes including evolution of the sun, plate motions and continental collisions, volcanic eruptions, changes to major ocean currents, Earth's orbital variations, sunspot variations, and short-term ocean current cycles. There is also an overview of the implications of the COVID pandemic for climate change. Content includes:
- Understanding natural geological processes that shaped the climate
- How human impacts are now rapidly changing the climate
- Tipping points and the unfolding climate crisis
- What we can do to limit the damage to the planet and ecosystems
- Countering climate myths peddled by climate change science deniers.
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