Global Warming For Dummies

by Elizabeth May, Zoë Caron

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.

Genres: Science, Politics

386 pages, Paperback

First published October 20, 2008

About the author

Elizabeth Evans May OC MP, is an American-born Canadian environmentalist, writer, activist, lawyer, and politician currently serving as leader of the Green Party of Canada and Member of Parliament for Saanich—Gulf Islands. She was the executive director of the Sierra Club of Canada from 1989 to 2006.

May became a Canadian citizen in 1978. She currently resides in Sidney, British Columbia with her daughter, Victoria Cate May Burton. She is studying theology at Saint Paul University, and describes herself as a practising Anglican.

Reviews

[Terry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Does what it says it will do and helps with gaining a layman's understanding of a complicated topic.

[Timothy Favelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great present for your jackass uncles.

[Angus Mcfarlane · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was hoping....but was quickly disappointed. After reading some 'skeptical' points of view, this was the best I could find at the local library to represent the 'consensus' view. unforthunately it only regurgitated the IPCC view with little or no scientific substance to substantiate it. After dispensing with the 'evidence', the authors move on to outline the problems and solutions. I think many of the solutions are good regardless of CO2; the problems are largely projections dependent on ongoing warming, partly on ongoing poor management/engagement with the environment. I need to find something better than this.

[Su]

Its not something I totally believe in.