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Climate Change For Dummies
Master the hottest--and most chilling--topic in the world today
More and more frequent extreme weather events occur each year, and wildlife everywhere is increasingly endangered. Science fiction or science fact, most climate experts see this as our world on climate change--and, according to polls, a majority of people around the globe agree. Climate Change For Dummies allows you to investigate this hottest of hotly debated issues for yourself--examining its causes, the way it affects our lives, and what we can all do to make a difference.
This straightforward guide--cowritten by the former leader of Canada's Green Party and the Canadian Chief of Staff to the Minister of Natural Resources--sifts the fact from the fiction: Is climate change caused by human activity or by natural elements beyond our control? What contribution can clean energy make? What are our best and worst-case scenarios?
What are the likely long- and short-term effects? How can human activity can impact the environment? Can individuals and governments help reverse the possible effects? Which are the best sources of cleaner energy? With the IPCC predicting a 2.5-10�F warming over the next century, this complex subject will be making temperatures soar for years to come--on both sides of the debate. Climate Change For Dummies is the ideal tool to navigate these increasingly choppy waters--and to make an informed difference where you can.
More and more frequent extreme weather events occur each year, and wildlife everywhere is increasingly endangered. Science fiction or science fact, most climate experts see this as our world on climate change--and, according to polls, a majority of people around the globe agree. Climate Change For Dummies allows you to investigate this hottest of hotly debated issues for yourself--examining its causes, the way it affects our lives, and what we can all do to make a difference.
This straightforward guide--cowritten by the former leader of Canada's Green Party and the Canadian Chief of Staff to the Minister of Natural Resources--sifts the fact from the fiction: Is climate change caused by human activity or by natural elements beyond our control? What contribution can clean energy make? What are our best and worst-case scenarios?
What are the likely long- and short-term effects? How can human activity can impact the environment? Can individuals and governments help reverse the possible effects? Which are the best sources of cleaner energy? With the IPCC predicting a 2.5-10�F warming over the next century, this complex subject will be making temperatures soar for years to come--on both sides of the debate. Climate Change For Dummies is the ideal tool to navigate these increasingly choppy waters--and to make an informed difference where you can.
384 pages, Paperback
Published April 8, 2022
About the author
Elizabeth May
13 books20 followersElizabeth 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.
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.
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June 1, 2023
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A CLIMATE CHANGE DENIER'S NIGHTMARE
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"Climate change is here. It's no longer a future threat--catastrophic events due to [climate change] occur somewhere in the world daily. Wildfires, extreme droughts, heatwaves, more intense hurricanes, and deadlier tornadoes are causing massive economic losses and tragic loss of lives."
The above quote (in italics) comes from this informative book by Elizabeth May (and her husband John Kidder). May, a lawyer and author, has been recognized internationally for her work in the environmental movement. She was Executive Director of the Canadian Sierra Club (an environmental organization) for seventeen years before leaving that position to enter politics. May is the past leader of the Green Party of Canada (2006 to 2019) only to become leader again in 2022. She has received the highest citizen honor in Canada, the Order of Canada. (Kidder was a founder of the Green Party of British Columbia. He is past Vice-President of the Green Party of Canada.)
Though not explicitly stated, this book is an upate of May's and Zoe Caron's 2008 book "Global Warming for Dummies." The major update, in my opinion, is the rapid acceleration of renewable energy.
This book is a guide, focusing on the basics of climate change.
This book explains the concepts behind climate change clearly and simply. It does this by using the latest, most credible science mainly from the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The IPCC is a team of more than two thousand scientists who assess peer-reviewed climate change science. Thus, the IPCC is the most credible source of climate change information on the planet today.
This guide also looks at a wide range of solutions to tackle climate change. Five chapters are devoted to these solutions.
Illustrations (drawings, maps, photos, etc.) are found throughout. These add yet another dimension to this book.
Finally, I did find some minor errors in this book. For example, fossil fuels do not release carbon dioxide when combusted but actually release carbon when combusted and this carbon rapidly combines with the oxygen in the atmosphere to form carbon dioxide.
In conclusion, this book effectively demystifies what you need to know about the science behind climate change and shows the reader (in plain English) what's happening as a result on planet Earth!!
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(2022; introduction; 6 parts or 21 chapters; main narrative 350 pages; index; about the authors; dedication; authors' acknowledgments; publisher's acknowledgments)
XXXXX
A CLIMATE CHANGE DENIER'S NIGHTMARE
XXXXX
"Climate change is here. It's no longer a future threat--catastrophic events due to [climate change] occur somewhere in the world daily. Wildfires, extreme droughts, heatwaves, more intense hurricanes, and deadlier tornadoes are causing massive economic losses and tragic loss of lives."
The above quote (in italics) comes from this informative book by Elizabeth May (and her husband John Kidder). May, a lawyer and author, has been recognized internationally for her work in the environmental movement. She was Executive Director of the Canadian Sierra Club (an environmental organization) for seventeen years before leaving that position to enter politics. May is the past leader of the Green Party of Canada (2006 to 2019) only to become leader again in 2022. She has received the highest citizen honor in Canada, the Order of Canada. (Kidder was a founder of the Green Party of British Columbia. He is past Vice-President of the Green Party of Canada.)
Though not explicitly stated, this book is an upate of May's and Zoe Caron's 2008 book "Global Warming for Dummies." The major update, in my opinion, is the rapid acceleration of renewable energy.
This book is a guide, focusing on the basics of climate change.
This book explains the concepts behind climate change clearly and simply. It does this by using the latest, most credible science mainly from the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The IPCC is a team of more than two thousand scientists who assess peer-reviewed climate change science. Thus, the IPCC is the most credible source of climate change information on the planet today.
This guide also looks at a wide range of solutions to tackle climate change. Five chapters are devoted to these solutions.
Illustrations (drawings, maps, photos, etc.) are found throughout. These add yet another dimension to this book.
Finally, I did find some minor errors in this book. For example, fossil fuels do not release carbon dioxide when combusted but actually release carbon when combusted and this carbon rapidly combines with the oxygen in the atmosphere to form carbon dioxide.
In conclusion, this book effectively demystifies what you need to know about the science behind climate change and shows the reader (in plain English) what's happening as a result on planet Earth!!
XXXXX
(2022; introduction; 6 parts or 21 chapters; main narrative 350 pages; index; about the authors; dedication; authors' acknowledgments; publisher's acknowledgments)
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April 20, 2023
For Those About To Burn Rock (Coal), We Don't Salute You
May does an excellent job of conveying the importance of taking action on climate change and the devastating consequences of inaction.
I particularly appreciated how the book outlined the scientific evidence behind climate change in an accessible way. May breaks down complex concepts into manageable pieces, so even those without a background in climate science can understand the gravity of the situation.
The book also does a great job of highlighting the systemic issues behind climate change and the role that governments and corporations must play in creating change. May advocates for bold action and encourages readers to engage in activism and advocate for policy change.
I for one think - sure, we can all do our small part, but the big polluters - like counties still building multiple coal power plants in 2023, are more what we need to be going after. Refusing to support these regimes and persuading officials to place sanctions and other economic barriers to dismantle these horrid slights against our earth is what we all need to be doing.
Overall, Climate Change for Dummies is a powerful call to action that leaves readers feeling both informed and inspired. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to learn more about the climate crisis and how they can make a difference.
4.7/5
May does an excellent job of conveying the importance of taking action on climate change and the devastating consequences of inaction.
I particularly appreciated how the book outlined the scientific evidence behind climate change in an accessible way. May breaks down complex concepts into manageable pieces, so even those without a background in climate science can understand the gravity of the situation.
The book also does a great job of highlighting the systemic issues behind climate change and the role that governments and corporations must play in creating change. May advocates for bold action and encourages readers to engage in activism and advocate for policy change.
I for one think - sure, we can all do our small part, but the big polluters - like counties still building multiple coal power plants in 2023, are more what we need to be going after. Refusing to support these regimes and persuading officials to place sanctions and other economic barriers to dismantle these horrid slights against our earth is what we all need to be doing.
Overall, Climate Change for Dummies is a powerful call to action that leaves readers feeling both informed and inspired. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to learn more about the climate crisis and how they can make a difference.
4.7/5
November 28, 2022
Finished. As the title suggests, it isn’t that detailed, especially when addressing issues of scale. Also glosses over the essential dichotomy between economic growth and preventing climate collapse. And a little too much avoidance of fundamental realities. But had some good stuff too.
June 24, 2022
4.5 Stars
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