Burlington Public Library

Discover how the world's climate is changing from the greenhouse effect and the ozone hole, and what we are doing to help our planet.

Discusses what the greenhouse effect is, research into its causes, and its possible impact on our planet.

"Eyewitness Climate Change explains why human activities are making the planet heat up--and how we know for sure that this is the case. The book explores the effects of the changing climate, from more frequent hurricanes and wildfires to melting ice caps and rising sea levels. It shows how scientists predict how the climate will change in the future and what actions we can all take to combat climate change"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the phenomenon of global warming, discussing the greenhouse effect in its positive, life-giving configuration, and again as this mechanism is knocked out of balance by increased levels of carbon gases.

Describes the positive and negative effects of greenhouse gases on the Earth, and discusses the role of carbon dioxide and other gases, possible conditions if the climate becomes warmer, and how scientists learn about past changes.

This book suggests things people can do at home to reduce production of greenhouse gases which affect the rate of global warming.

"Our house is on fire--it's time to wake up to the climate crisis facing planet Earth before it's too late. This unique atlas maps the causes of climate change, the effects it is having on our world, and what we can do to turn things around." --from back cover.