Climate Change: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides) - Softcover

'A valuable guide to the underlying science, the possible impacts of change, and the political hazards now surrounding the debate.' --Sir Crispin Tickell, Director of the Policy Foresight Programme at the James Martin 21st Century School, University of Oxford, and Chairman Emeritus of the Climate Institute, Washington, D.C.

'Tells it like it is. Highly recommended to concerned, and as yet unconcerned, citizens.' --Neil Adger, Professor in Environmental Sciences, School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia

Climate change is the greatest single problem we face as a planet. This important introduction skilfully guides us through the complex mix of scientific, political, social, and environmental issues to examine the manifold threats it poses and explore the possible futures for our world. Focusing on the fact that the point of no return, may in fact have already been passed, Boyd and Tompkins highlight the urgent need to start actively adapting to our changing climate if we want to avoid complete catastrophe.