Part 1 – The Evidence: Is This Normal?
Chapter 1 – "So, What’s Up with the Weather?"
Chapter 2 – The Evidence: Observing Climate Change
Part 2 – Follow the Energy: Atmosphere, Oceans, and Climate
Chapter 3 – Energy and Earth’s Climate
Chapter 4 – Understanding Weather and Climate
Part 3 – Deep Time: A Long History of Natural Climate Change
Chapter 5 – Revealing Ancient Climate
Chapter 6 – Climate History
Part 4 – Impacts of Climate Change: From Polar Bears to Politics
Chapter 7 – The Global Impact of Climate Change
Chapter 8 – People and Politics
Part 5 – Global Solutions: Managing the Crisis
Chapter 9 – The Energy Crisis
Chapter 10 – Turning Knowledge into Action
Biography
David Kitchen is Associate Dean and Associate Professor at the University of Richmond in Virginia, USA.
"Human-caused climate change is increasing risks to our global health, security, and economic stability. Kitchen’s text is an invaluable resource for instructors who wish to prepare their students to engage in the important policy discussions taking place regarding climate change adaptation and mitigation. The text is thorough, yet easy to read, as it is filled with superb illustrations, thought boxes, and stunning color schemes. I have been teaching for over 30 years and this is the best textbook I have ever used for any course."Scott A. Mandia, Suffolk County Community College, NY, USA.
