Every Breath You Take

Name: Every Breath You Take
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780715653708
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A User's Guide to the Atmosphere

By Mark Broomfield

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In Every Breath You Take by Mark Broomfield, the author delves into the intricate science of air and its impact on our health and environment. Through engaging storytelling, the book explores how air quality affects our daily lives and addresses what can be done to reduce pollution and its harmful effects. This Science & Nature title provides an enlightening perspective on the significance of the air we breathe.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the science of air and its impact on our environment and health. It appeals to those curious about the journey of air pollution, climate change, and the measures we can take to protect our planet. With insightful discussion on the invisible yet vital air we breathe, it offers an engaging deep dive into an essential and often overlooked aspect of our daily lives.

A fascinating journey through the atmosphere that will leave you breathless. Every Breath You Take combines scientific evidence with Mark's personal stories and advice on what you can do to improve air quality, giving us the low-down on what's up high.

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A fascinating journey through the atmosphere that will leave you breathless.

With seven million early deaths a year linked to air pollution, air quality is headline news around the world. But how do we measure air pollution and what on earth is an odour panel? Why are property prices higher upwind of cities? Should we buy, hold on to, or avoid a diesel car? And will our grandchildren inherit an atmosphere worth breathing?

From the atmosphere on distant planets to the stuff that gets into your lungs, from holes in the ozone layer to lazy and disappearing gases, air quality specialist and full-time breather Dr Mark Broomfield combines scientific evidence with personal stories and advice on what you can do to improve air quality, giving you the low-down on what's up high.

Every Breath You Take by Dr Mark Broomfield offers insight into these pressing questions and more, providing readers with both knowledge and practical steps towards a healthier environment.

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Every Breath You Take by Mark Broomfield is praised for its accessible writing style while effectively conveying significant information about environmental impact. The book is described as engaging, taking readers on a journey from planetary atmospheres to the air around us, often with a touch of humour. Mark Broomfield's writing is considered refreshing and educational, offering clarity on atmospheric sciences.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780715653708

Publisher: Duckworth Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 July 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Duckworth

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 320

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Education & Reference Mark Broomfield Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Mark Broomfield has a PhD in atmospheric chemistry, and has specialised in air quality, odour and health issues since 1992, both within the consultancy sector and as an industry specialist at ICI. He has completed research for DEFRA and Scottish Environment Protection Agency into the control of dioxins and furans, and carried out influential evaluations of the Government's Expert Panel on Air Quality Standards and Air Quality Expert Group. He lives in Shrewsbury.