Dimensions
170 x 240 x 5mm
Our Impact on the Planet.
What is climate and how can climate change affect our lives? From floods and droughts to the spread of malaria, food shortages and sea-level rises, 'Climate Change' looks at what scientists have discovered in the last fifty years and the different arguments about the future.
Are changes in climate a result of human activities or are they a result of a natural long-term cycle in our planet's climate? Should we be reducing the amount of gases we are putting into the atmosphere or will the earth adapt naturally to any changes in its climate?
The '21st Century Debates' series looks at the impact human development is having on the planet and how this could affect our future. At the dawn of a new millennium, we are consuming more energy and producing more waste than ever before. What are the effects of our consumption on the natural world and how long can it last? This series examines the difficult decisions faced by governments and organisations concerned with these issues and asks what we as individuals can do to help.
