Regional Climate Change: Impacts and Responses - by Harley Ashwin (Hardcover)

About the Book

Climate change refers to long-term shifts and alterations in temperature, precipitation, wind patterns and other elements of the Earth's climate system. It is primarily driven by human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas, which release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat, leading to a warming effect known as global warming. The consequences of climate change are far-reaching, affecting ecosystems, weather patterns, sea levels and human health. Rising global temperatures contribute to more frequent and severe weather events, such as hurricanes, droughts and heatwaves. Melting polar ice caps and glaciers cause sea levels to rise, threatening coastal communities with increased flooding. Addressing climate change requires a global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, transition to renewable energy sources and implement sustainable practices. It also involves adapting to the changes already occurring by building resistant infrastructure and protecting endangered ecosystems and populations. The topics covered in this extensive book deal with the core subjects of climatology. Different approaches, evaluations and methodologies, and advanced studies on climate change have been included in this book. Through this book, we attempt to further enlighten the readers about the new concepts in this field.

Book Synopsis

Climate change refers to long-term shifts and alterations in temperature, precipitation, wind patterns and other elements of the Earth's climate system. It is primarily driven by human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas, which release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat, leading to a warming effect known as global warming. The consequences of climate change are far-reaching, affecting ecosystems, weather patterns, sea levels and human health. Rising global temperatures contribute to more frequent and severe weather events, such as hurricanes, droughts and heatwaves. Melting polar ice caps and glaciers cause sea levels to rise, threatening coastal communities with increased flooding. Addressing climate change requires a global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, transition to renewable energy sources and implement sustainable practices. It also involves adapting to the changes already occurring by building resistant infrastructure and protecting endangered ecosystems and populations. The topics covered in this extensive book deal with the core subjects of climatology. Different approaches, evaluations and methodologies, and advanced studies on climate change have been included in this book. Through this book, we attempt to further enlighten the readers about the new concepts in this field.