Dangerous weather. Climate change

Author: (English) Michael Arbib
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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 families should take when encountering 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 scientists have made to study past, present, and future climate changes and their resulting impacts. It is a popular science book exploring the atmosphere and climate. The "Dangerous Weather" series published by FactsOnFile is a science popularization series aimed at a broad audience. Based on continuous revision and updates, the series provides detailed and thorough introductions 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 author in the field of climate and weather, Michael Arbib presents authoritative discussions on climate change in vivid and engaging language. The numerous illustrations in the book further deepen readers' understanding of the impacts of dangerous weather events. As one of the series, "Climate Change" introduces 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, solar and Earth radiation, sea-level changes, and wildlife. An international unit and conversion table are included 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 comprehension, additional information boxes have been added throughout the book. 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.