Dangerous Weather · Climate Change

Author: (English) Michael Arambe
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is part of the "Dangerous Weather" series, which comprehensively describes the harms caused by hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, droughts, and floods to human life in history, as well as the measures currently taken to mitigate risks and protect lives and property. It also explains the emergency measures you and your family should take in the event of such disasters. The book attempts to reveal the phenomenon that change is the natural state of things through historical climate changes. It also describes the efforts made by scientists to study the past, present, and future of the climate, as well as the consequences that may arise from these changes. It is a popular science book exploring the atmosphere and climate. The "Dangerous Weather" series published by FactsOnFile is a science book for a broad readership. Based on continuous revision and updates, the series provides a detailed and thorough introduction to extreme weather and climate events that threaten the Earth's environment and human survival, using a wealth of facts and examples. As a renowned writer on climate and weather, Michael Arambe presents authoritative discussions on climate change in vivid and engaging language. The numerous illustrations in the book further deepen readers' understanding of the impact of dangerous weather activities. As one of the books in the series, "Climate Change" introduces the various climate changes the Earth has experienced and their effects on the Earth's environment. The book primarily covers the following eight aspects: the atmosphere, past and present Earth climate, global warming, greenhouse gases, ice ages, radiation from the sun and Earth, sea-level changes, and wildlife. An international unit and conversion table are provided at the back of the book. The appendix of this book also recommends a bibliography and articles for further reading. To assist readers in understanding and comprehending the content, additional information boxes have been specially added. For readers who wish to learn about the basic knowledge of the climate system and the impact of climate on the Earth's environment, this series is a suitable choice.