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Geoengineering Earth's climate : resetting the thermostat /

How can we combat climate warming? Some scientists say geoengineeringinterfering with Earth's systems to counteract climate changeis the answer. Explore ideas such as reforestation, space mirrors, and carbon capture, and learn about the pros and cons of these controversial technologies.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Swanson, Jennifer (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Minneapolis : Twenty-First Century Books, [2018]
Subjects:
Environmental engineering.
Climate change mitigation.
Climatic changes.
Global warming.
Carbon sequestration.
A.R. 8.2.
Juvenile works.
Description
Summary:How can we combat climate warming? Some scientists say geoengineeringinterfering with Earth's systems to counteract climate changeis the answer. Explore ideas such as reforestation, space mirrors, and carbon capture, and learn about the pros and cons of these controversial technologies.
Physical Description:96 pages : colored illustrations ; 23 cm
Audience:Age 13-18.
Grade 9 to 12.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 89-94) and index.
ISBN:9781512415698
1512415693