Common Sense Science of Climate Change
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Common Sense Science of Climate Change

A simple introduction to some major issues

  1. 332 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Common Sense Science of Climate Change

A simple introduction to some major issues

About this book

Are you overwhelmed by the conflicting information and passionate debates surrounding climate change? Does the urgency in climate discourse leave you feeling anxious and concerned? Do you wish you had a clearer understanding of the science that underpins this global issue?If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, then this book is your essential guide.This isn't a manifesto pushing a political agenda. Instead, it aims to arm you with straightforward scientific insights to clarify the complexities of climate change. This knowledge will empower you to form educated opinions, devoid of emotional bias or unsupported belief.Inside, you'll unravel a wealth of information, including: The critical role of the Greenhouse Effect in sustaining life on Earth The criteria that make a gas a 'greenhouse gas' The contributing factors to sea level fluctuations Innovative ways to reduce methane emissions from livestock The limitations of climate models in providing precise forecasts, and why they can only offer estimates The meaning and implications of 'net zero, ' along with promising advancements in electric vehicles, green hydrogen, and nuclear energy that could help us achieve this goal A balanced roadmap for the future, integrating cutting-edge technology and renewable resources to secure economic prosperity without sacrificing our planet Equip yourself with the knowledge you need to navigate the intricate world of climate change, and be part of informed discussions and decisions that shape our planet's future.

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Table of contents

  1. Common Sense Science of Climate Change
  2. About the Author
  3. Copyright Information ©
  4. Synopsis
  5. Chapter 1 Introduction
  6. Chapter 2 Science: A Logic of Enquiry
  7. Chapter 3 Climate Science or Science Fiction: Inducing a Climate of Fear
  8. Chapter 4 A Little Astronomy: A Trip Around the Sun
  9. Chapter 5 Some Physics: What’s in a Cloud?
  10. Chapter 6 Aspects of Climatology: Global Weather Systems
  11. Chapter 7 Simple Physics of the Greenhouse Effect and Energy Budget
  12. Chapter 8 Greenhouse Gases: A State of Matter that Matters
  13. Chapter 9 Thermometry: Temperatures Up or Down?
  14. Chapter 10 False Science: The Hockey Stick that Wasn’t
  15. Chapter 11 Cryology: Icey Issues in the Arctic and Antarctic
  16. Chapter 12 Oceanography: A Dip into the Oceans Sequestration, Sea Level Changes and Corals
  17. Chapter 13 The Lifespan of Renewables: Clean and Green?
  18. Chapter 14 Understanding Modelling
  19. Chapter 15 Unprecedented: Facts Versus Beliefs
  20. Chapter 16 The Glasgow COP-Out: A Mission Impossible
  21. Chapter 17 Quo Vadimus: Some Perspectives on Present and Future
  22. References