Mcelroy michael (33 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. The book offers a comprehensive account of how the world evolved to its present state in which humans now exercise a powerful, in many cases dominant, influence for global environmental change. It outlines the history that led to this position of dominance, in particular the role played by our increasing reliance on fossil sources of energy, on coal, oil and natural gas, and the problems that we are now forced to confront as a result of this history. The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is greater now than at any time over at least the past 650,000 years with prospects to increase over the next few decades to levels not seen since dinosaurs roamed the Earth 65 million years ago. Comparable changes are evident also for methane and nitrous oxide and for a variety of other constituents of the atmosphere including species such as the ozone depleting chlorofluorocarbons for which there are no natural analogues. Increases in the concentrations of so-called greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are responsible for important changes in global and regional climate with consequences for the future of global society which, though difficult to predict in detail, are potentially catastrophic for a world poorly equipped to cope. Changes of climate in the past were repetitively responsible for the demise of important civilizations. These changes, however, were generally natural in origin in contrast to the changes now underway for which humans are directly responsible. The challenge is to transition to a new energy economy in which fossil fuels will play a much smaller role. We need as a matter of urgency to cut back on emissions of climate altering gases such as carbon dioxide while at the same time reducing our dependence on unreliable, potentially disruptive, though currently indispensable, sources of energy such as oil, the lifeblood of the global transportation system. The book concludes with a discussion of options for a more sustainable energy future, highlighting the potential for contributions from wind, sun, biomass, geothermal and nuclear, supplanting currently unsustainable reliance on coal, oil and natural gas.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Dust Jacket. 6.25 X 0.5 X 9.25 inches; 178 pages; B&W photographs. Ex-Library copy with usual identifiers. Curl on book's body. Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings on text pages.; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence. First Paperback Edition; Second Printing.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. The climate of our planet is changing at a rate unprecedented in recent human history. The energy absorbed from the sun exceeds what is returned to space. The planet as a whole is gaining energy. The heat content of the ocean is increasing, the surface and atmosphere are warming, mid-latitude glaciers are melting, sea level is rising, and the Arctic Ocean is losing its ice cover. None of these assertions is based on theory but on hard observational facts. Given the science-heavy nature of climate change, debates and discussions have not played as big a role in the public sphere as they should, and instead are relegated to often misinformed political discussions and inaccessible scientific conferences. Michael B. McElroy, an eminent Harvard scholar of environmental studies, combines both his research chops and pedagogical expertise to present a book that will appeal to the lay reader but still be grounded in scientific fact. The book begins with a general introduction, followed by chapters on energy basics, a discussion of the contemporary energy systems of the US and China, and the aforementioned chapters on climate. It continues with a series of chapters on specific energy options: coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear, wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, and biomass. The perspective is global but with a specific focus on the US and China recognizing the critical role these countries must play in addressing the challenge of global climate change. The book concludes with a discussion of initiatives now underway to at least reduce the rate of increase of greenhouse gas emissions, together with a vision for a low carbon energy future that could in principle minimize the long-term impact of energy systems on global climate.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Zustand: New.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. An introduction to the physics and chemistry of Earth's atmosphere, this book explains the science behind some of the critical environmental controversies. It covers both the chemistry and physics of the atmosphere with an account of relevant aspects of ocean science and treats atmospheric science and the climate as an integrated whole.…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. An introduction to the physics and chemistry of Earth's atmosphere, this book explains the science behind some of the critical environmental controversies. It covers both the chemistry and physics of the atmosphere with an account of relevant aspects of ocean science and treats atmospheric science and the climate as an integrated whole.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: New. Brand New. Soft Cover International Edition. Different ISBN and Cover Image. Priced lower than the standard editions which is usually intended to make them more affordable for students abroad. The core content of the book is generally the same as the standard edition. The country selling restrictions may be printed on the book but is no problem for the self-use. This Item maybe shipped from US or any other country as we have multiple locations worldwide.…

OLwd. mit goldgepr. Rtit. VIII, 288 S. Einzige Ausgabe. - Gutes, sauberes Exemplar. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 700.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

HARDCOVER. Zustand: As New. 1st Edition. Small landscape 4to in colour printed thick boards, 48pp on stiff art paper, colour plates, etc . [CONDITION: A well preserved AS NEW unmarked and unread copy (hint of sunning to spine) ] . __To see more of our Art Monographs etc type DbbARTIST in the Keywords search box . . We always ship in STRONG PROTECTIVE CARD PARCELS.…

HARDCOVER. Zustand: As New. 1st Edition. Small 4to. in photo illustrated thick boards, 47pp on thick glossy art paper, colour plates, etc . [CONDITION: NEW unread and unmarked copy ] . __To see more of our Art Monographs etc type DbbARTIST in the Keywords search box . . We always ship in STRONG PROTECTIVE CARD PARCELS.…

Zustand: New.

AUDIO CD. Zustand: Good. Includes the book. 7 AUDIO CDs withdrawn from the library collection. Some library marking. We will polish the Audio CDs for a clear listening experience . You will receive a good set. Enjoy this reliable AUDIO CD performance.

Zustand: New.

Couverture souple. Zustand: bon. RO80245910: 1998. In-8. Broché. Etat d'usage, Couv. légèrement pliée, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur acceptable. 719 pages. Texte en anglais. . . . Classification Dewey : 951-Chine.

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 255 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: Very Good.

Softcover. Zustand: sehr gut. Originalbroschur. 4°. 1321-1329 SS. m. 8 Figuren und 4 Tabellen. ausgeschiedenes Bibliotheksexemplar. leicht angerändert. sehr guter Zustand. Contribution No. 200. Reprint from the Planetary and Space Science", Vol. 14, No. 12. KITT PEAK NATIONAL OBSERVATORY operated by the ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESARCH IN ASTRONOMY, INC. under contract with the NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION. in englischer Sprache (in english).…

Hardcover. 288 p. Good condition. The reading pages are clean and unmarked. Slight signs of storage and use. Retired library copy with corresponding labelling. Without dust jacket. Spine slightly faded. Otherwise a tidy copy. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1000.

Zustand: New. In "Energy and Climate: Vision for the Future," Harvard atmospheric scientist Michael B. McElroy provides a broad and comprehensive introduction to the issue of energy and climate change intended to be accessible for the general reader. Num Pages: 280 pages, 80. BIC Classification: KNB; PHVG; RB; TH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 243 x 21. Weight in Grams: 548. . 2016. 1st Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Zustand: good, fair to good. 288, fold-out illus., figures, charts, tables, references, appendix, index, DJ edges worn & small creases: small tears.