The Atlas of Climate Change : Mapping the World's Greatest Challenge

Author/Creator:

Dow, Kirstin, author

Publication/Creation:

Berkeley, CA : University of California Press, [2016]

Resource Type:

Book

Edition:

Third edition.

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Additional/Related Title Information

Full Title:

The Atlas of Climate Change : Mapping the World's Greatest Challenge / Thomas E. Downing, Kirstin Dow

Related/Included Titles:

Frontmatter --
Contents --
Voices & Visions of Our Future --
About the Authors --
Introduction --
Acknowledgements --
Definition of Key Terms --
Part 1 Signs of Change --
Part 2 The Changing Climate --
Part 3 Driving Climate Change --
Part 4 Expected Consequences --
Part 5 Responding to Change --
Part 6 International Policy & Action --
Part 7 Committing to Solutions --
Part 8 Climate Change Data --
Sources & Notes --
Photo Credits --
Index

Related Names

Additional Author/Creators:

Downing, Thomas E., author
Credo Reference (Firm), distributor

Subjects/Genre

Subjects:

Climatic changes
Climatic changes--Maps
Climatic changes--Charts, diagrams, etc

Description/Summary

Table of Contents:

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Voices & Visions of Our Future -- About the Authors -- Introduction -- Acknowledgements -- Definition of Key Terms -- Part 1 Signs of Change -- Part 2 The Changing Climate -- Part 3 Driving Climate Change -- Part 4 Expected Consequences -- Part 5 Responding to Change -- Part 6 International Policy & Action -- Part 7 Committing to Solutions -- Part 8 Climate Change Data -- Sources & Notes -- Photo Credits -- Index

Summary:

This highly acclaimed atlas distills the vast science of climate change, providing a reliable and insightful guide to this rapidly growing field. Since the 2006 publication of the first edition, climate change has climbed even higher up the global agenda. This new edition reflects the latest developments in research and the impact of climate change, and in current efforts to mitigate and adapt to changes in the world's weather.The atlas covers a wide range of topics, including warning signs, vulnerable populations, health impacts, renewable energy, emissions reduction, personal and public action. The third edition includes new or additional coverage of a number of topics, including agreements reached in Copenhagen and Cancun, ocean warming and increased acidity, the economic impact of climate change, and advantages gained by communities and business from adapting to climate change. The extensive maps and graphics have been updated with new data, making this edition once again an essential resource for everyone concerned with this pressing subject.

Language:

English

Language Note:

English

Physical Type/Description:

1 online resource (129 p.)

General Note:

Description based upon print version of record.

Additional Physical Form:

Also available in print.

Additional Identifiers

Catalog ID (MMSID):

9936947003302486

ISBN:

0-520-96682-1
1-78402-966-1

OCLC Number:

900201388
1102797097

Other Identifiers:

doi: 10.1525/9780520966826