Climate Change for Beginners

by Dean Goodwin, Joe Lee (Illustrations)

Year after year science continually proves that global climate change is real. But what does it all really mean and what can or should we do about it?

Climate Change For Beginners is a clear, fluid narrative by a leading scientist and educator who takes a scrupulously balanced approach in explaining the history of global climate monitoring and change, and the whos, hows, whats, whens, wheres and whys of the interaction between human activity and recent trends in the Earth's climate.

Working from the premise that no one can do everything, but everyone can do something, Dean Goodwin challenges readers with experiments they can conduct to gain a better understanding of the science underlying the problems facing our planet and concludes with a list of 50 easy actions readers can choose from to start doing their part in the effort to slow or stop global warming.

Replaces previous edition, ISBN 9781934389430.

Genres: Environment, Science, Climate Change

144 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 29, 2016

Reviews

[Len · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received my copy via Goodreads Giveaways.
I found the book to be too simplistic for the climate-change-educated reader, but a good introduction to the topic 'for beginners'. All illustrations were fun and thought-provoking. While the characterization of naysayers was somewhat simplistic, it's a decent enough set of 'theory components' to get the beginner going. I was disappointed in the short, easy list of 'what to do' items near the end of the book; I expect that it's very inadequate, but of course, it's for beginners; hopefully, readers won't stop there.

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book for my AP Environmental Science class. It was a great introduction for the course and taught me what is really happening in our world. From learning the basics to the more advanced concepts, this book helped me grasp the most fundamental aspects of environmental science. Overall, it teaches the basics needed for becoming more knowledgeable about climate change. I expect to continue using this book later in my educational career.

[Tucker Hunter · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was not only informative, but also fun to read. This book answered many of the questions I had about our environment, and was vital to the start of my education in AP environmental science. It gave me insite on the environmental issues our world faces today. It educated me on the problems while at the same time teaching me ways to lessen my ecological footprint.

[Michael McCluskey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great introduction to the science related to climate change and important reminder of the very possible global catastrophe that will result from ignorance. A bit too much focus on VP Gore's Inconvenient Truth in the final chapter.

[Sara Li · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thought this gave me a clear outline and start for my high school AP Environmental Science class. It covers all the basics and gives you a clear understanding of climate change in the world we live in today. Would highly recommend for anyone begging to study the topic!

[Miao Liu · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book last year. It was really great. It contains everything you need to know about climate change and it is easy to understand. If you want to know more about climate change, this book is worth reading！