What Is Climate Change? -- Climate, Weather, and the Greenhouse Effect -- Forces of the Earth -- Fossil Fuels -- Where Emissions Come From -- Long-Term Effects -- Aggravated Agriculture -- Deforestation -- Transportation Pileup -- Air Pollution -- Powering the People (and the Problem) -- Water at the Bottom of the Ocean -- The Future of Our Planet.
Summary:
"From the smallest piece of plastic in the oceans to the largest glacier at the north or south pole, scientists can see the effects of climate change. And it is all caused by burning fossil fuels-coal, oil, and natural gas-that release carbon dioxide intoour atmosphere. Fossil fuels are the fuels for the world's industry. They are the world's greatest achievement but they are also the fuel for our world's biggest problem: climate change. There is still time to protect what we have and avoid making it worse"-- Provided by publisher.
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