{"title":"Antonello Provenzale","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the fascinating world of climate science with the works of \u003cem\u003eAntonello Provenzale\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author in the genre of Science \u0026amp; Nature. Known for his insightful exploration into environmental issues, Provenzale expertly combines scientific research with engaging narratives to inform and educate readers about the pressing topic of climate change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne notable work in his collection, \u003cem\u003eHistory of Climate Change\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a comprehensive overview of the planet's climatic transformations over millennia. Through a detailed yet accessible style, Provenzale delves into the causes and impacts of these changes, providing readers with a deeper understanding of their lasting effects on the world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is essential for those interested in the intricate dynamics of our natural world and the complex processes that govern environmental change. Whether you're a student, educator, or simply a curious reader, Antonello Provenzale's books serve as an invaluable resource for understanding one of the most critical issues of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"history-of-climate-change-by-antonello-provenzale-9781509553938","title":"History of Climate Change","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheories and opinions about climate change abound – from those claiming human-induced climate change is already beyond control to those who express scepticism about the real extent of these changes. How should we weigh up the scientific evidence, and what role does climate change play in the history of the Earth?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this comprehensive history of the climate and climate change, Antonello Provenzale explains how the planetary climate system works and how the climate has evolved over millions of years. Starting from the catastrophic events that marked the early history of the Earth, including seas of magma, global glaciations, and mass extinctions, he demonstrates how the climate has fluctuated between hot and cold periods, with the Earth hot and lush with forests at certain times and almost entirely covered by a thick layer of ice at others. The mechanisms that determine the modifications of the climate are multiple and complex and include external factors, such as solar luminosity and variations in the Earth's orbit, as well as internal processes connecting the atmosphere, the oceans, the crust, the mantle, and the biosphere, composed of living organisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the climate has fluctuated a great deal over the Earth’s long history, there are two features of our current situation that are a source of real concern. First, the rise in temperature of the last fifty years has been extremely fast, making it difficult for the environment to adapt to the new conditions. Second, the human population is much greater than it was in the past, and this population needs water, food, energy, and shelter to survive and flourish. If temperatures continue to rise as they have in recent decades, ours will not be an easy world in which to live. To appreciate what is at stake, we need to understand how the climate works and how human activity is affecting it – not in order to save the planet, which will do just fine on its own and probably better without us, but to save ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHistory of Climate Change\u003c\/i\u003e by Antonello Provenzale offers a critical exploration into these pressing questions, encouraging readers to delve into the complex dynamics and pivotal changes shaping our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854578831596,"sku":"9781509553938","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/80081394b1f172869fe32c916a14d79c.jpg?v=1759268114"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/antonello-provenzale.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}