Includes bibliographical references (page 45) and index.
Contents:
Heating up : how is our climate changing -- Warming waters : how does climate change affect the oceans? -- Wetter storms : why are hurricanes and blizzards getting worse? -- Extreme temperatures : why are temperatures around the world rising? -- The big truth : the costs of climate change : how much will climate change cost society -- The future climate : what could Earth's climage look like in 2100?
Summary:
"What is the difference between climate and weather? How does ice melting at the South Pole affect sea levels thousands of miles away? This book explains how climate change contributes to rising sea levels and hazards such as heat waves, droughts, and extra-powerful storms. Learn how scientists analyze these extreme events and predict how they might change in the future."-- provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.