Geoengineering Earth's Climate: Resetting the ThermostatTwenty-First Century Books ™, 01.08.2017 - 96 Seiten Most scientists agree that Earth is warming rapidly. Glaciers are melting and rising seawaters are submerging islands and coastal cities. In the coming decades, millions will likely have to escape extreme weather caused by climate change. |
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Two Time to Get Serious | 21 |
Three Capturing Carbon | 32 |
Four Rock and Roll | 47 |
Five Carbon in the Water | 54 |
Six Shading the Planet | 61 |
Seven Geoengineering Our Future | 72 |
Glossary | 86 |
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Further Information | 93 |
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Back Flap | 97 |
Back Cover | 98 |
Source Notes | 84 |
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