Opinions Throughout History: Climate Change
Climate change will change the lives of every living thing on planet Earth. There is no place on the Earth that will not be affected, and no safe haven in which to shelter from the effects. As glaciers melt, and oceans rise, and droughts and disasters become more frequent and more devastating, all of humanity faces serious questions and challenges that will dominate life for future generations. Humanity has developed tools to combat climate change, to reduce carbon output, and to help control rising temperatures, but these efforts have been hindered by industries reliant on profit derived from pollution.
This volume begins with a detailed Introduction that that lays out the major issues in climate change as they currently stand. This is followed by a comprehensive Timeline of significant events related to climate science and major environmental events.
The 28 chapters that follow trace the history of climate science from its beginnings in the Little Ice Age to today’s sophisticated modern-day climate models and satellite monitoring. Scientific discoveries about the environment, weather, and pollution led to the eventual connecting of anthropogenic activity to global warming and environmental degradation.
Chapters in this volume explore a variety of relevant topics, including:
- The Greenhouse
- Smog and Smoke
- Looking for Leadership
- Climate and Health
- Political Variation
- Artic Tides
- Severe Impact
- Clean Industry
- Anti-Environmentalism
- Technology, Climate, and the Future
Each chapter starts with a brief Introduction, List of Topics Covered, and the source document discussed in the chapter. The body of the text discusses the document from its historical context to its relationship to contemporary public opinion. Most documents are reprinted in their entirety and clearly distinguished by a shaded title bar. In addition to helpful subtitles, photos and other images enhance the text. Each chapter ends with a brief Conclusion, thoughtful Discussion Questions, and a list of Works Used.
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