Hotly debated in the political arena and splashed across the
media almost 24/7, global warming has become the topic of the
moment. Whatever one's views on its cause, there is no denying that
the earth's climate is changing, and people everywhere are worried.
Global Warming For Dummies sorts out fact from fiction,
explaining the science behind climate change and examining the
possible long-term effects of a warmer planet. This no-nonsense yet
friendly guide helps you explore solutions to this challenging
problem, from what governments and industry can do to what you can
do at home and how to get involved.

Auteur

Elizabeth May is the leader of the Green Party of Canada.
Dr. May is a lawyer and the author of six books on Canadian
environmental issues. She has been recognized twice by the United
Nations for her work in the environmental movement.

Zoe Caron serves on the Board of Directors of the Sierra
Club of Canada. She works with Students on Ice Expeditions,
bringing students from around the world to the Arctic and Antarctic
to learn about the importance of these regions.

Résumé
Get positive suggestions for practical solutions to this heated issue. Hotly debated in the political arena and splashed across the media almost 24/7, global warming has become the topic of the moment. Whatever one's views on its cause, there is no denying that the earth's climate is changing, and people everywhere are worried. Global Warming For Dummies sorts out fact from fiction, explaining the science behind climate change and examining the possible long-term effects of a warmer planet. This no-nonsense yet friendly guide helps you explore solutions to this challenging problem, from what governments and industry can do to what you can do at home and how to get involved.

Contenu

Introduction.

Part I: Understanding Global Warming.

Chapter 1: Global Warming Basics.

Chapter 2: The Greenhouse We Live In.

Chapter 3: The Big Deal About Carbon.

Part II: Tracking Down the Causes.

Chapter 4: Living in the Dark Ages of Fossil Fuels.

Chapter 5: Getting Right to the Source: The Big Emitters.

Chapter 6: Taking It Personally: Individual Sources of
Emissions.

Part III: Examining the Effects of Global Warming.

Chapter 7: Not-So-Natural Disasters.