Climate Change: a Very Short Introduction
- ISBN-10
- 0198867867
- ISBN-13
- 9780198867869
- Series
- Climate Change
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 160
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2021-08
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Author
- Mark Maslin
Description
Climate change is perhaps the greatest challenge facing humanity. This book describes the substantial evidence for climate change and considers its potentially catastrophic impacts worldwide in the coming decades. It also discusses the geopolitical aspects, and explores what actions can be taken by individuals, companies, and governments.
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- 2023-11-21
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