Product Description

Today's headlines and recent events reflect the seriousness of climate change. Heatwaves, droughts and flooding are driving people from their homes, destroying livelihoods and causing death among vulnerable populations. Rigorous in its science and insightful in its message, this atlas examines the possible impact of climate change on our ability to feed the world's people, avoid water shortages, conserve biodiversity, improve health, and preserve cities and cultural treasures. It also reviews historical contributions to greenhouse gas levels, progress in meeting Kyoto commitments and local efforts to meet the challenge of climate change. The atlas covers a wide range of topics, including warning signals, future scenarios, vulnerable populations, health impacts, renewable energy and emissions reduction. With more than 50 full colour maps and graphics, this is an essential resource for policy makers, environmentalists, students and everyone concerned with this pressing subject.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #37282 in Books
• Published on: 2007-11-28
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Review
"'I'm no longer sceptical. Now I do not have any doubt at all. I think climate change is the major challenge facing the world' David Attenborough 'If you want to understand the evidence, causes and consequences of climate change, as well as what we can do to deal with it, get your copy today' Antony Turner, CarbonSense 'Condenses key findings from the scientists and is packed with facts, graphs and maps explaining how climate change is affecting the planet' The Guardian"

R K Pachauri, Director-General, TERI
This is a remarkable piece of work and extremely readable.
Powerful illustrations and graphics.

John Ashton, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO)
This pioneering atlas will become an essential point of reference
for anyone looking for a quick and accurate overview of this
multidisciplinary subject.

Customer Reviews

Clear spatial representation of data
For a quick overview of the issues and which countries are contributing or suffering the affects of climate change more than others, its invaluable. Clear and consistent presentation.