The Atlas of Climate Change
by Kirstin Dow and Thomas E Downing

 
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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.

What people have said about the book:

'Seeing that climate change is probably the biggest single problem facing our world today, it's natural that you might want to find out more. The newly published Atlas Of Climate Change condenses key findings from the scientists and is packed with facts, graphs and maps explaining how climate change is affecting the planet.'
The Guardian

'Packs a lot of very high quality information into a small space with an excellent layout drawing in the reader. This should be a hit with students and should be seen on every library shelf - one of the best buys of the year.'
Ecological and Environmental Education

'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