Description
Climate Change in the Anthropocene reviews current science on anthropogenic sources and projections for climatic change. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book covers this rapidly changing field, including the drivers of climate change, the physics and chemistry behind the science of climate change, paleoclimates, climate variables, a comparison of global warning of 1.5° vs 2°C and the impacts of these climatic changes both at a global and a U.S. regional level. Infographics throughout help to explain concepts in a visual way, providing users with a better understanding of climate change.
In addition, the book is ideal for advanced researchers who need to explain the underpinning science of climate change for grant applications and working with policy experts, etc. This is an essential book for anyone whose work is impacted by climate change in the earth and environmental sciences.
- Reviews the science behind climate change projections with a view that is written for graduate students and researchers across the earth and environmental sciences
- Contains 1-2 infographics in each chapter that create a visual explanation of key concepts and processes behind global and planetary change
- Includes coverage of general and planetary changes as well as local examples of climate change in action
- Presents case studies throughout the book from a variety of climate science researchers, bringing foundational knowledge and advances in the field to life with real world examples
Table of Contents
PART I. Human Made or Natural Change? 1. Our Globally Changing Climate 2. Drivers of Climate Change 3. Climate Models and Projections 4. Pre-historic Climate Change 5. Attribution of Climate Change
PART II. A Global Perspective 6. 1.5oC versus 2.0oC warming 7. Mitigation Pathways 8. Impacts on Global Systems 9. Implementing the Global Response
PART III. The United States 10. Temperature and Precipitation Changes 11. Droughts, Floods and Wildfires 12. Ecosystem Changes by USA Region 13. Adaptation
