| Description |
xxiii, 200 pages : illustrations, map ; 20 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"How to Change Minds About Our Changing Climate dismantles all the most pernicious misunderstandings using the strongest explanations science has to offer. Armed with airtight arguments, you’ll never be at a loss for words again—no matter how convincing or unexpected the misconception you’re faced with. And with our planet’s future in our hands, the time to change minds is now: The sooner we can agree, once and for all, that climate change is a significant threat to our well-being, the sooner we can start to do something about it." --Amazon.com. |
| Contents |
The basics -- Misdirection. There is no consensus ; It's a conspiracy -- We don't need to worry. Who says climate change is such a bad thing? ; We're heading toward an Ice Age, so why worry about warming? ; There's no link between warming and extreme weather -- Climate change isn't happening. Feels pretty cold...where's your global warming? ; The planet isn't getting warmer ; Glaciers are growing, Antarctica is gaining ice ; Climate is too complex to model or predict -- It's not our fault. There is no link between carbon dioxide and global temperature ; It's just a natural cycle ; More carbon dioxide won't make a difference ; What about... -- There's nothing we can do about it. Carbon taxes or cap-and-trade systems will destroy the economy, kill jobs, and hurt the poor ; Renewable energy is too expensive or too variable -- Outlook. |
| Subject |
Climatic changes -- Social aspects.
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Global warming -- Social aspects.
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Environmental education.
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| Added Author |
Sisterson, Douglas L.
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| ISBN |
9781615192236 (pbk.) |
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1615192239 (pbk.) |
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