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Earth under fire: How global warming is changing the world / Braasch, Gary 2007  Book
Braasch, Gary Book
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Publication England, University of California Press, 2007.
Description 268pBlue Spine
Summary/Abstract 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.
Contents 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
Standard Number 9780520244382 Hb.
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How we know what we know about our changing climate: Scientist and kids explore global warming / Cherry, Lynne; Braasch, Gary 2008  Book
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Publication California, Dawn Publications, 2008.
Description 66pBlue Spine
Summary/Abstract 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
Contents 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
Standard Number 9781584691303 Pb.
Key Words Global warming  ;  Climatic changes 
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