The Atlas of Climate Change: Mapping the World's Greatest Challenge (Atlas Of. (University of California Press))

Kirstin Dow, Thomas E. Downing, Candida Lacey

ISBN 10: 0520255585 / ISBN 13: 9780520255586

Published by University of California Press, 2007

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Illustrates the causes and consequences of climate change on populations around the world, the progress made on fulfilling commitments regarding the issue, and local efforts needed to reverse some of the long-term effects. Solid binding. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Atlas of Climate Change: Mapping the World's Greatest Challenge (Atlas Of. (University of California Press))
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0520255585
• ISBN 13: 9780520255586
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

Today's headlines and recent events reflect the gravity of climate change. Heat waves, droughts, and floods are bringing death to vulnerable populations, destroying livelihoods, and driving people from their homes.

Rigorous in its science and insightful in its message, this atlas examines the causes of climate change and considers its possible impact on subsistence, water resources, ecosystems, biodiversity, health, coastal megacities, and cultural treasures. It reviews historical contributions to greenhouse gas levels, progress in meeting international commitments, and local efforts to meet the challenge of climate change.

With more than 50 full-color maps and graphics, this is an essential resource for policy makers, environmentalists, students, and everyone concerned with this pressing subject.

The Atlas covers a wide range of topics, including:

* Warning signs

* Future scenarios

* Vulnerable populations

* Health

* Renewable energy

* Emissions reduction

* Personal and public action

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About the Author

Kirstin Dow is Associate Professor of Geography at the University of South Carolina, Senior Research Fellow at the Stockholm Environment Institute, a contributor to the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, and Principal Investigator in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments research network addressing climate services. Thomas E. Downing is Executive Director of the Stockholm Environment Institute, Oxford Office; Visiting Professor at Oxford University; contributor to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; and advisor to national and international programs on climate change.