{"product_id":"climate-change-briefings-from-southern-africa","title":"Climate Change: Briefings from Southern Africa","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do greenhouse gases regulate the Earth's temperature?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow hot will it get?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill South Africa run out of water?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsn't climate change just part of a long-term natural cycle?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo cow-farts really cause global warming?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs sea-level rise something to worry about?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill marine fisheries collapse?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan solar and wind power meet our energy needs?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can I reduce my carbon footprint?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs there any chance of runaway global warming?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese and many other questions are answered in this full-colour illustrated book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClimate change affects us all, but it can be a confusing business. Three leading South African scientists who have worked on the issue for over two decades help you to make sense of this topic. \u003cem\u003eClimate Change: Briefings from Southern Africa\u003c\/em\u003e takes the form of 55 `frequently-asked questions', each with a brief, clear scientifically up-to-date reply. The authors' introduction provides an overview of current national and international policies aimed at regulating climate change. The four main sections take you through the science of how the climate system works, the projected impacts in Southern Africa during the 21st century, what this means for South African society, and what can be done to avoid harm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe profuse illustrations and local examples help to explain complex issues in simple terms. The book is aimed at interested but non-scientist readers, including business people, decision-makers and students, and is very timely in relating to impending international treaties and national efforts to avoid the worst consequences of a changing climate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe year 2015 is regarded as a watershed for global climate change action if a global average temperature rise of more than two degrees above the pre-Industrial level is to be avoided. This book provides compelling evidence that the impact on agriculture, fisheries, water resources, human health, plants and animals as well as sea levels will be dangerous. However, the book ends on a positive note by offering advice on how the world can avoid such bleak outcomes, while allowing a good life for all.","brand":"Bob Scholes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40343551180978,"sku":"9781868149186","price":379.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/9191\/8002\/products\/58098_611e532b8df6a8.22325165_9781868149186.jpg?v=1658983974","url":"https:\/\/www.wordsworth.co.za\/products\/climate-change-briefings-from-southern-africa","provider":"Wordsworth Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}