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Author:

Monbiot, George, 1963-

Title:

Heat : how to stop the planet from burning / George Monbiot ; with research assistance from Matthew Prescott.

Edition:

1st pbk. ed.

Publisher:

South End Press,

Copyright Date:

c2009, c2007

Description:

xix, 276 p. ; 22 cm.

Subject:

Global warming--Prevention--Popular works.
Global warming--Popular works.
Global warming--Government policy.
Energy industries--Environmental aspects.
Energy policy--Environmental aspects.
Greenhouse gases--Popular works.

Notes:

Originally published: London ; New York, N.Y. : Allen Lane, 2006. Includes bibliographical references (p. 220-268) and index.

Contents:

Index. Introduction : The failure of good intentions -- 11. Faustian pact -- 2. The denial industry -- 3. A ration of freedom -- 4. Our leaky homes -- 5. Keeping the lights on -- 6. How much energy can renewables supply? -- 7. The energy Internet -- 8. A new transport system -- 9. Love miles -- 10. Virtual shopping -- 11. Apocalypse postponed -- Organizational resources addressing the impact of climate change -- Notes -- Acknowledgements -- Index.

Summary:

"Discusses the causes and effects of global climate change, as well as possible solutions to the problem"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

0896087875 (pbk.) :
9780896087873 (pbk.) :

LCCN:

2007006616

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

UDAX314 -- Charles C. Myers Library (Dubuque)

UTAX115 -- Buena Vista University Library (Storm Lake)

PWAX296 -- Southeastern Community College - West Burlington - Yohe Memorial Library (West Burlington)