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The Weather Makers

The History & Future Impact of Climate Change
By Tim Flannery
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The Weather Makers by Tim Flannery is an exploration of climate change, tracing the history, science, and impact of the phenomenon on the Earth's weather systems. It investigates how human activity influences global weather patterns and offers insights into how society can respond effectively to these challenges. The book serves as both an urgent call to action and a guide to understanding one of today's most pressing environmental issues.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about climate change and want to understand how human activities influence the Earth's weather systems. The author, Tim Flannery, uses compelling scientific insights and accessible language to explore the impacts of global warming and offers potential solutions. It's a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in environmental science and the future of our planet.

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Tim Flannery makes this urgent issue completely accessible. He tells the fascinating story of climate change over millions of years to help us understand the predicament we face. But burning fossil fuels we are increasing the levels of green house gases in our atmosphere, causing our planet to become warmer.

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What does climate change mean? How will global warming affect our lives? Is it the cause of wilder storms and more frequent droughts? Are these events inevitable?

The Weather Makers by Tim Flannery makes this urgent issue completely accessible. He tells the fascinating story of climate change over millions of years to help us understand the predicament we face.

By burning fossil fuels, we are increasing the levels of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere, causing our planet to become warmer. Every nation is affected differently by these changes, but we have one thing in common - we are now the weather makers, and the new climate we are creating threatens the future of our civilisation.

Tim Flannery shows how we can all help to combat these problems. You may be surprised at how much you can do.

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The Weather Makers by Tim Flannery is highly praised for its compelling exploration of climate change and its impact on the planet, blending scientific analysis with a call to action. Reviewers commend Flannery's ability to make complex climate science accessible and engaging, highlighting his urgent message about the need for immediate environmental action to preserve the Earth for future generations. The book is noted for its thorough research and persuasive narrative that aims to inspire change.

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ISBN: 9781921351822

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 September 2008

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

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Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 268g

Pages: 352

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