Global Warming For Dummies by Elizabeth May (PDF)

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Get positive suggestions for practical solutions to this heated issue.Hotly debated in the political arena and splashed across the media almost 24/7, global warming has become the topic of the moment. Whatever one’s views on its cause, there is no denying that the earth’s climate is changing, and people everywhere are worried. Global Warming For Dummies sorts out fact from fiction, explaining the science behind climate change and examining the possible long-term effects of a warmer planet. This no-nonsense yet friendly guide helps you explore solutions to this challenging problem, from what governments and industry can do to what you can do at home and how to get involved.

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Editorial Reviews: From the Inside Flap Understand global warming and what you can do to make a positive difference!Fiercely debated in the political arena and constantly splashed across the media, global warming is a hot topic. Global Warming For Dummies sorts out fact from fiction, explaining the science behind climate change and examining the possible long-term effects of a warmer planet. This friendly guide helps readers explore solutions to this challenging problem, from what governments and industry can do to what readers can do at home and how to get involved.Understanding the greenhouse effect — discover how greenhouse gases affect the planet’s atmosphereTracking down the causes — investigate how society has caused a build-up of greenhouse gases in the atmosphereExamining global warming’s effects — see the changes already taking place around the world and look at what scientists project for the futureSwitching to renewable energy — find out about carbon-free alternative energy sourcesGoing green in business — explore how companies in every sector can help stop global warming while helping their bottom lineTaking action — check out dozens of ways you can be a part of the solution, from what you eat to what you wear to how you heat your homeA portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to the Sierra Club of Canada Foundation.Open the book and find:How human activity is altering Earth’s atmosphereWhat could happen when polar ice meltsWhich species could disappear if global warming continuesCarbon-reduction success stories from around the worldWhat the Kyoto Protocol is and what it meansHow the sun, wind, earth, and ocean can all provide clean sources of energyYou can fight global warming by hopping on a bike or painting your roof white From the Back Cover Understand global warming and what you can do to make a positive difference!Fiercely debated in the political arena and constantly splashed across the media, global warming is a hot topic. Global Warming For Dummies sorts out fact from fiction, explaining the science behind climate change and examining the possible long-term effects of a warmer planet. This friendly guide helps readers explore solutions to this challenging problem, from what governments and industry can do to what readers can do at home and how to get involved.Understanding the greenhouse effect — discover how greenhouse gases affect the planet’s atmosphereTracking down the causes — investigate how society has caused a build-up of greenhouse gases in the atmosphereExamining global warming’s effects — see the changes already taking place around the world and look at what scientists project for the futureSwitching to renewable energy — find out about carbon-free alternative energy sourcesGoing green in business — explore how companies in every sector can help stop global warming while helping their bottom lineTaking action — check out dozens of ways you can be a part of the solution, from what you eat to what you wear to how you heat your homeA portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to the Sierra Club of Canada Foundation.Open the book and find:How human activity is altering Earth’s atmosphereWhat could happen when polar ice meltsWhich species could disappear if global warming continuesCarbon-reduction success stories from around the worldWhat the Kyoto Protocol is and what it meansHow the sun, wind, earth, and ocean can all provide clean sources of energyYou can fight global warming by hopping on a bike or painting your roof white About the Author Elizabeth May is the leader of the Green Party of Canada. Dr. May is a lawyer and the author of six books on Canadian environmental issues. She has been recognized twice by the United Nations for her work in the environmental movement. Zoe Caron serves on the Board of Directors of the Sierra Club of Canada. She works with Students on Ice Expeditions, bringing students from around the world to the Arctic and Antarctic to learn about the importance of these regions. Read more

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

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⭐The perfect gift for Scott Pruitt, head of the EPA.

⭐I haven’t read this yet so this is a short review but it seems to cover the topic very well.

⭐I found this book overall to be very informative on the issues of climate change. The book explains greenhouse gases and how those gases affect the climate, the carbon cycle, man’s impact on greenhouse gas emissions, what people can do to decrease their carbon footprint, and much more. It is a great book for getting people up to speed climate change.I definitely recommend this book for people who want to learn the basics. People who already know a bit about the issues of climate change might even learn a little bit. I did.Unfortunately, I have to detract 1 star for a lack of objectivity and some areas of the book could stand to be condensed.

⭐Lacking in some detail, but a good overall overview of the science. Faithful to the scientific organizations and not another shill to the fossil fuel-funded think tanks.

⭐This book offers a simple and easy to reference guide into one of the most complex and defining issues of our time. Outlining the possible effects of global warming and how they are linked to almost every other social and ecological challenge we are face locally and globally, this book is a reminder that we all need to be a part of the solution.I applaud May and Caron for their clear writing and solution orientation. All of us need to understand the complexities, trade offs and potential ways forward and this book is a wonderful resources in that direction! I recommend it to beginners and climate change champions alike.

⭐Authors May and Caron provide a clear, well articulated picture of what global warming is and how it affects us. The different chapters break the issue down topic by topic in an easy to read fashion. This book goes one step further and provides the reader with practical solutions for change that everyone can use. As an Environmental Science professional with a strong background in climate change I would recommend this book as a great go-to resource for everyone. A perfect blend of hard hitting facts, practical solutions and just a splash of humour!

⭐pg 68 talks about empowering women so they will have less kids ( abortion? ) Even more controversial is the assertion on pages 256-257, where May and Caron argue that people who question global warming orthodoxy should be excluded from media coverage of the issue. But Later, they claim that, “Giving both sides equal coverage creates the inaccurate perception that it’s an equally weighted debate.” “Because journalists are supposed to give both sides of the story, sometimes they actually create a bias in their reporting,” they say. Later, they claim that, “Giving both sides equal coverage creates the inaccurate perception that it’s an equally weighted debate.”They also say: “Although `balanced’ reporting might seem fair, the likelihood that humans are contributing to climate change is 95 percent certain.” So typical of the type, you can talk if I want to hear what you have to say, other wise shut up. They will steer you away from books they don’t like page 266. They hate Nuclear power page 222. ( but that don’t emit carbon? ) and kiwi fruit pg 90 ( has to be shipped in.) Pg 90 also condemns product packaging, especially bubble rap and kiwi fruit ( has to be shipped in.) On pg 39 good old h20 causes 60 percent of the planet’s warming??for us Dummies that is water On pg 156 they are into rasing yor taxs Elizabeth May is in the Canada Green party looking for face time and you money. In 10 yrs she will me screaming about the next Ice age and we are all going to starve as the glassier comes down ( look up the 60s and 70s and global cooling.)for a full book review far better then mine go to[…]

⭐Thankfully the day of the climate change denier seems to be passing. Ignoring climate change is dangerous. Pay attention to the science and scientists not the the ill informed idiots. If you’re new to the subject, this is good place to start.

⭐I didnt check publishing date – it is very old given the subject matter

⭐Highly repetitive regurgitation of climate alarmism. Covers the speculative effects and cures for “climate change” over and over again from every perspective. Getting a little dated though as even more have been proposed since it was written. Don’t expect a balanced consideration of climate science.

⭐Global warming is the politically-driven scam that, as declared by the Pope last year, is being used to steer us towards a one world government.’Problem’, reaction, solution. But the ‘solution’ is geoengineering – which is just as fantastical (esp. as it’s the current geoengineering activities that are causing the problems – see cpuk.org).Check out the climatechangesense.org micro site for the bigger picture/context.

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