Fire, Storm & Flood:: The Violence of Climate Change (Dyke James)(Pevná vazba)

Fire, Storm & Flood:: The Violence of Climate Change (Dyke James)(Pevná vazba)

An unflinching photographic record of the epic effects of a violent climate, from the earliest extinction events to the present.Violent geologic events have ravaged the Earth since time began, spanning the vast eons of our planet's existence. These seismic phenomena have scored their marks in rock

Climate (Words of Change Series): Powerful Voices, Inspiring Ideas (Limpert Christina)(Pevná vazba)

With climate change at the forefront of current discussion, Words of Change: CLIMATE offers a curated collection of thought-provoking quotes and passages from the writings and speeches of activists in the environmental community, with a focus on diverse and previously unheard voices. Compiled by

2084 Report - A History of Global Warming from the Future (Powell James)(Pevná vazba)

The terrifying future of our world after climate change -- as predicted by a leading

Handbook of Climate Change and Biodiversity (Leal Filho Walter)(Pevná vazba)

Water Management and Climate Change in the Focus of International Master Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean.- Mangrove Conservation Policies in the Gulf of Guayaquil.- Biodiversity Issues Should be Better Taken into Account in the Energy Transition.- Approaches to Ecosystem Services and

Slow Violence and the Environmentalism of the Poor (Nixon Rob)(Paperback)

The violence wrought by climate change, toxic drift, deforestation, oil spills, and the environmental aftermath of war takes place gradually and often invisibly. Using the innovative concept of 'slow violence' to describe these threats, Rob Nixon focuses on the inattention we have paid to the

Climate Change (Hrh the Prince of Wales)(Pevná vazba)

THE PERFECT STOCKING FILLER FOR ANY ECO-WARRIOR Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, Climate Change is a clear, simple and enlightening introduction to one of the most important issues facing our world today. From HRH The Prince of Wales, environmentalist Tony Juniper and climate scientist Dr

What Is Climate Change? (Spilsbury Louise A.)(Pevná vazba)

Everything you need to know about climate change from the causes to the evidence to the effects and what you can do to help combat

Paleoclimates: Understanding Climate Change Past and Present (Cronin Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

The field of paleoclimatology relies on physical, chemical, and biological proxies of past climate changes that have been preserved in natural archives such as glacial ice, tree rings, sediments, corals, and speleothems. Paleoclimate archives obtained through field investigations, ocean sediment

Easternmost Sky - Adapting to Change in the 21st Century (Blaxland Juliet)(Pevná vazba)

The theme of The Easternmost Sky is adapting to change. By exploring how climate and social changes are already affecting coastal Suffolk, Juliet creatively forecasts the future we will all have to adapt to - on the Antarctic, in Venice, in Britain and across the

Climate Change and Writing the Canadian Arctic (Hulan Rene)(Pevná vazba)

Draws from current events to spotlight the political, economic, and environmental impacts of climate change Analyzes climate change rhetoric and representations of the Arctic in literature Explores Canadian identity and culture from an ecocritical perspective

Climate Change and the Law (Hollo Erkki J.)(Pevná vazba)

Climate Change and the Law is the first scholarly effort to systematically address doctrinal issues related to climate law as an emergent legal discipline. It assembles some of the most recognized experts in the field to identify relevant trends and common themes from a variety of geographic and

Climate Change (DK)(Pevná vazba)

Bangladesh I: Climate Change Impacts, Mitigation and Adaptation in Developing Countries (Islam MD Nazrul)(Pevná vazba)

An initial overview of the climate change impacts on key sectors, mitigation and adaptation strategies in BangladeshStep-by-step case study analysis helps the reader to learn the current climate change impacts and mitigation polices in BangladeshDiscusses the role of indigenous peoples for sharing

Climate Change and You - How Climate Change Affects Your Life (Raij Emily)(Pevná vazba)

Climate Change (Brundle Harriet)(Pevná vazba)

The Great Adaptation: Climate, Capitalism and Catastrophe (Felli Romain)(Pevná vazba)

When capitalism doesn't fight climate change but rather tries to make a buck out of it The Great Adaptation tells the story of how scientists, governments and corporations have tried to deal with the challenge that climate change poses to capitalism by promoting adaptation to the consequences of

Nature of Summer (Crumley Jim)(Pevná vazba)

The final instalment in the acclaimed 'Seasons' series, which interrogates how climate change has disrupted the natural rhythm of the seasons. It has attracted widespread praise and prize attention; Jim's passionate stance on climate chaos and the need for rewilding chimes with an increasingly

The Clean Energy Age: A Guide to Beating Climate Change (Nagy Bf)(Pevná vazba)

The Clean Energy Age - A guide to beating climate change is a how-to handbook providing Top 10 Lists of priorities, helping homeowners, business, and government officials to take immediate action against climate change and benefit from new sources of energy. It is based on 15 years of research and

James Baldwin. Steve Schapiro. the Fire Next Time (Baldwin James)(Pevná vazba)

First published in 1963, James Baldwin's The Fire Next Time stabbed at the heart of America's so-called 'Negro problem.' As remarkable for its masterful prose as for its frank and personal account of the black experience in the United States, it is considered one of the most passionate and

Development Policy as a Way to Manage Climate Change Risks (Metz Bert)(Pevná vazba)

The integration of development and climate objectives is increasingly recognized as significant in research and policy making. In practice, some development aims, such as poverty alleviation, enhancing energy security and access or improving health, also have potential climate benefits. The

Gender, Climate Change and Livelihoods: Vulnerabilities and Adaptations (Eastin Joshua)(Pevná vazba)

This book applies a gendered lens to evaluate the dynamic linkages between climate change and livelihoods in developing countries. It examines how climate change affects women and men in distinct ways, and what the implications are for earning income and accessing the natural, social, economic, and

Into the woods: An epistemography of climate change (Ramrez-I-Oll Meritxell)(Pevná vazba)

This book is a detailed exploration of the working practices of a community of scientists exposed in public, and of the making of scientific knowledge about climate change in Scotland. For four years, the author joined these scientists in their sampling expeditions into the Caledonian forests,

The Fire Next Time (Baldwin James)(Pevná vazba)

Adjudicating Climate Change: State, National, and International Approaches (Burns William C. G.)(Pevná vazba)

Courts have emerged as a crucial battleground in efforts to regulate climate change. Over the past several years, tribunals at every level of government around the world have seen claims regarding greenhouse gas emissions and impacts. These cases rely on diverse legal theories, but all focus on