Climate change : observed impacts on planet earth /

Brings together top global researchers across many disciplines to provide a comprehensive review on the complex issue of climate change and weather patterns. The third edition continues its tradition of focusing on the science and evidence on this highly politicized topic. Every chapter is updated,...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Letcher, T. M. (Trevor M.) (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam, Netherlands : Elsevier, [2021]
Edition:Third edition.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Brings together top global researchers across many disciplines to provide a comprehensive review on the complex issue of climate change and weather patterns. The third edition continues its tradition of focusing on the science and evidence on this highly politicized topic. Every chapter is updated, with this new edition featuring new chapters on topics such as glacier melt, the impacts of rising temperatures, extreme weather, modeling techniques, biodiversity, and more. This book is essential for researchers, environmental managers, engineers, and those whose work is impacted by, or tied to, climate change and global warming.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvii, 832 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780128215760
0128215763