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Global Warming For Dummies 1st Edition

by Elizabeth May (Author)

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Get positive suggestions for practical solutions to this heated issue.

Hotly debated in the political arena and splashed across the media almost 24/7, global warming has become the topic of the moment. Whatever one's views on its cause, there is no denying that the earth's climate is changing, and people everywhere are worried. Global Warming For Dummies sorts out fact from fiction, explaining the science behind climate change and examining the possible long-term effects of a warmer planet. This no-nonsense yet friendly guide helps you explore solutions to this challenging problem, from what governments and industry can do to what you can do at home and how to get involved.

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ISBN-10

0470840986
ISBN-13

978-0470840986
Edition

1st
Publisher

For Dummies
Publication date

November 3, 2008
Language

English
Dimensions

7.38 x 0.87 x 9.25 inches
Print length

386 pages
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Climate Change For Dummies
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Excellent one-book source of information on climate change.

Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2016

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I haven't read this yet so this is a short review but it seems to cover the topic very well.

Stephen Malinowski

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2017

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The perfect gift for Scott Pruitt, head of the EPA.

3 people found this helpful

Robena D. Robinett

Global Warming Isn't for Dummies

Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2013

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Granted, we are being coached to say Climate Change, but this book has a lot of general information that is easily digested by high school kids.

thanks for the quick delivery of this book.

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Former vice president Al Gore is right about this stuff

Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2018

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Wast of money Tipical tree huger far left bull.

Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2009

pg 68 talks about empowering women so they will have less kids ( abortion? )

Even more controversial is the assertion on pages 256-257, where May and Caron argue that people who question global warming orthodoxy should be excluded from media coverage of the issue. But Later, they claim that, "Giving both sides equal coverage creates the inaccurate perception that it's an equally weighted debate." "Because journalists are supposed to give both sides of the story, sometimes they actually create a bias in their reporting," they say. Later, they claim that, "Giving both sides equal coverage creates the inaccurate perception that it's an equally weighted debate."
They also say: "Although `balanced' reporting might seem fair, the likelihood that humans are contributing to climate change is 95 percent certain." So typical of the type, you can talk if I want to hear what you have to say, other wise shut up.

They will steer you away from books they don't like page 266.

They hate Nuclear power page 222. ( but that don't emit carbon? )
and kiwi fruit pg 90 ( has to be shipped in.)

Pg 90 also condemns product packaging, especially bubble rap and kiwi fruit ( has to be shipped in.)

On pg 39 good old h20 causes 60 percent of the planet's warming??
for us Dummies that is water

On pg 156 they are into rasing yor taxs

Elizabeth May is in the Canada Green party looking for face time and you money. In 10 yrs she will me screaming about the next Ice age and we are all going to starve as the glassier comes down ( look up the 60s and 70s and global cooling.)

for a full book review far better then mine go to

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19 people found this helpful

A Valuable Resource

Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2009

Authors May and Caron provide a clear, well articulated picture of what global warming is and how it affects us. The different chapters break the issue down topic by topic in an easy to read fashion. This book goes one step further and provides the reader with practical solutions for change that everyone can use. As an Environmental Science professional with a strong background in climate change I would recommend this book as a great go-to resource for everyone. A perfect blend of hard hitting facts, practical solutions and just a splash of humour!

12 people found this helpful

Good review

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2010

Lacking in some detail, but a good overall overview of the science. Faithful to the scientific organizations and not another shill to the fossil fuel-funded think tanks.

8 people found this helpful

Very informative book on climate change

Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2009

I found this book overall to be very informative on the issues of climate change. The book explains greenhouse gases and how those gases affect the climate, the carbon cycle, man's impact on greenhouse gas emissions, what people can do to decrease their carbon footprint, and much more. It is a great book for getting people up to speed climate change.

I definitely recommend this book for people who want to learn the basics. People who already know a bit about the issues of climate change might even learn a little bit. I did.

Unfortunately, I have to detract 1 star for a lack of objectivity and some areas of the book could stand to be condensed.

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Eisenheim

Pay attention and take action.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2019

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Thankfully the day of the climate change denier seems to be passing. Ignoring climate change is dangerous. Pay attention to the science and scientists not the the ill informed idiots. If you’re new to the subject, this is good place to start.

jhodgski

Codswallop

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2016

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Global warming is the politically-driven scam that, as declared by the Pope last year, is being used to steer us towards a one world government.

'Problem', reaction, solution. But the 'solution' is geoengineering - which is just as fantastical (esp. as it's the current geoengineering activities that are causing the problems - see cpuk.org).

Check out the climatechangesense.org micro site for the bigger picture/context.

Niqniq

Oops....10years old

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2021

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I didnt check publishing date - it is very old given the subject matter

Duane Pendergast

Tedious

Reviewed in Canada on December 11, 2017

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Highly repetitive regurgitation of climate alarmism. Covers the speculative effects and cures for "climate change" over and over again from every perspective. Getting a little dated though as even more have been proposed since it was written. Don't expect a balanced consideration of climate science.

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