Global Warming: Are We Entering the Greenhouse Century?In this comprehensive and solidly researched examination of the greenhouse effect, the nation's leading climatologist shows why the climate is changing, the potential consequences of unrestricted use of fossil fuel, and what individuals and governments can do to mitigate the effects of global warming. National tour. |
Contents
Shadows of the Climate Future | 1 |
The Greenhouse Effect | 13 |
Fire or Ice? | 36 |
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Global Warming: Are We Entering the Greenhouse Century? Stephen Henry Schneider No preview available - 1990 |
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