Storms of my grandchildren : the truth about the coming climate catastrophe and our last chance to save humanity /: the truth about the coming climate catastrophe and our last chance to save humanity. (2011 ©2009)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: James Hansen ; illustrations by Makiko Sato.
• Other Names: Hansen, James E (James Edward), 1941-
• Contents: The Vice President's climate Task Force -- The A-Team and the Secretary's quandary -- A visit to the White House -- Time warp -- Dangerous reticence : a slippery slope -- The Faustian bargain : humanity's own trap -- Is there still time? : a tribute to Charles David Keeling -- Target carbon dioxide : where should humanity aim? -- An honest, effective path -- The Venus Syndrome -- Storms of my grandchildren -- Appendix 1. Key differences with contrarians -- Appendix 2. Global climate forcings and radiative feedbacks -- Q & A with Bill McKibben.
• Publisher Details: London New York : Bloomsbury
• Publication Date: 2011
• Extent: 1 online resource (xvi, 319 pages), illustrations, maps, portraits
• Subjects: 363.73874; Nature -- Environmental Conservation & Protection; Climatic changes; Environmental protection; Global warming; Greenhouse gases; Human beings -- Effect of climate on; Conservation of the environment; Global warming; Climatic changes; Greenhouse gases; Human beings -- Effect of climate on; Environmental protection; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781408820629; 1408820625
• Related ISBNs: 9781408807460; 1408807467
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 298-302) and index.; Note: Print version record.
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