by David King (Author), Gabrielle Walker (Author), Gabrielle Walker (Author), David King (Author)
We all know that global warming is a problem, but the blizzard of information and misinformation on the subject makes it hard to know what to do. The Hot Topic is the first book to set out the problems and the solutions in a straightforward way - no hidden agenda, no breast-beating, no hair shirts. Science - how the climate is already changing and what the future is likely to bring Adaptation - preparing for the changes we can't stop Technological solutions - new, clean ways to live, travel and keep the lights on Political solutions - the inside track on what it will take to bring the whole world to the same negotiating table, and how to deal with the 'problem' countries - China, India, Russia and the US Personal and local solutions - what you can do and why it will make a difference
Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Publisher: Bloomsbury Paperbacks
Published: 05 Jan 2009
ISBN 10: 0747596301
ISBN 13: 9780747596301
Book Overview: A key title for those who know there is a problem and now want to find out what we can do at every level to stop it getting worse - updated with all the very latest facts for the paperback release Sir David King, world-renowned scientist and the Government's Chief Scientific Adviser, is widely credited with persuading Tony Blair to act on climate change and with getting key international figures around the negotiating table