Atlas Set: The Atlas of Climate Change: Mapping the World's Greatest Challenge (The Earthscan Atlas Series) (Volume 1)

Dow, Kirstin,Downing, Thomas E.

ISBN 10: 1844075222 / ISBN 13: 9781844075225

Published by Earthscan, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Atlas Set: The Atlas of Climate Change: Mapping the World's Greatest Challenge (The Earthscan Atlas Series) (Volume 1)
• Publisher: Earthscan
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844075222
• ISBN 13: 9781844075225
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very good

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Synopsis

Today's headlines and recent events reflect the seriousness of climate change. Heatwaves, droughts and flooding are driving people from their homes, destroying livelihoods and causing death among vulnerable populations. Rigorous in its science and insightful in its message, this atlas examines the possible impact of climate change on our ability to feed the world's people, avoid water shortages, conserve biodiversity, improve health, and preserve cities and cultural treasures. It also reviews historical contributions to greenhouse gas levels, progress in meeting Kyoto commitments and local efforts to meet the challenge of climate change. The atlas covers a wide range of topics, including warning signals, future scenarios, vulnerable populations, health impacts, renewable energy and emissions reduction. With more than 50 full colour maps and graphics, this is an essential resource for policy makers, environmentalists, students and everyone concerned with this pressing subject.

About the Author

Kirstin Dow (University of South Carolina) is Senior Research Fellow at Stockholm Environment Institute. Thomas E. Downing (Stockholm Environment Institute) is a Visiting Professor at Oxford University, contributor to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and advisor to the UK Climate Impacts Programme.