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England, University of California Press, 2007.
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268pBlue Spine
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In 1999, photojournalist Gary Braasch began a journey around the world to observe and document environmental changes resulting from the warming of our planet. In this book, he brings us along to witness firsthand what he saw as he crossed both the Antarctic and Arctic Circles, trekked above 15,000 feet in the Andes, dove on damaged coral reefs, and followed scientists into the field on four continents. Alongside Braasch's words and images, essays by eminent scientists discuss the impacts of climate change on the oceans, biodiversity, fresh water, mountain cultures, plants and animals, and out health. Earth Under Fire offers an account of how we can reduce our dependence on fossil fuel - and lesson the consequences of that dependence - using technologies, energy sources, and efficiencies already on hand.
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1. Fire on the ice
- Essay by Stephen H. Schneider and Janica Lane
- Essay by Alton C. Byers
2. Polar thaw
- Essay by Jonathan Overpeck
3. Breaking the boundaries of life
- Essay by Camille Parmesan
- Essay by Thomas E. Lovejoy
4. Tomorrow's climate today
- Essay by Peter H. Gleick
- Essay by Paul R. Epstein
- Essay by Sylvia A. Earle and Cristina G. Mittermeier
5. Choosing a safer, cleaner, and cooler world
Epilogue
Mission : possible
Afterword - McKibben
Acknowledgments
Contributors
Notes
References
Illustration credits
Index
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9780520244382 Hb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
011066 | 363.73874/BRA | Main | On Shelf | Reference books | Reference |
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014762
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California, Dawn Publications, 2008.
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66pBlue Spine
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This volume describes where scientists look to find evidence of climate change--from changes in bird migration patterns and fruit blossom dates, to obtaining tree rings and mud cores--and especially how students and other citizen-scientists are assisting to monitor climate change, as well as what can be done to mitigate global warming
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Section One: Where We Find Clues About Climate Change
What is Science? Hypotheses, Theories, Facts and Belief
Clues from the Seasons: Inspired by Students 100 Years Ago, Canadian Students Record the Seasons
Clues From the Birds: Responding to a Warmer World
Clues From Flowers: Early Bloomers
Clues From Insects: Butterflies Change their Range
Collecting Data on Insects: Students Help Scientists Collect Data on Butterflies and Birds
Clues From the Tropical Rain Forest: Animals Climb the Cloud Forest Mountains
Clues From the Northern Forest: ?We Will Have a Different Kind of Forest?
Clues From the Tundra: Winners and Losers
Clues From the Top and Bottom of the World: Penguins and Polar Bears
Clues From Icecaps and Glaciers: A Lot of Melting Going On
Clues From Siberian Rivers: A Partnership of Students and Scientists
Clues From Ocean Currents: Measuring the ?Conveyor Belt?
Clues From Sea to Rising Sea: Measuring Sea Levels
Clues From the Atmosphere: Measuring CO2
Clues From the Past: Looking at Tree Rings
Clues From the Past: Looking at Mud Cores
Clues From the Past: Looking at Ice Cores
Section Two: Fitting The Clues Together
Earth?s Ecosystem: A Complex and Delicate Web of Life
All Together Now: Scientists and Citizens Communicating
Time Lines and Computers: Number Crunchers and the 1000-Year Temperature Chart
Section Three: Climate Solutions: What You And Others Can Do To Make A Difference
The Weather RATS: Learning to Observe and Communicate in a Connected World
Your ?Climate Footprint?: Taking Charge of the Human Effect
What You Can Do: All By Yourself (Well, Almost)
What You Can Do: The Power of Friends
What Committed Scientists Can Do: Success with Ozone Holes and now Climate Change) needs subtitle
The Role of Government and You: Success is Possible
Glossary
Scientists Mentioned in this book
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9781584691303 Pb.
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014497 | 551.6/CHE | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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