Climate change receives a lot of attention because it is more than just a scientific issue; it also affects economics, sociology, politics, and standards of living. Proposing a truly comprehensive solution to deal with climate change in both the short and long term, this book addresses crucial issues related to climate change management. It closely analyzes the complex cause-and-effect relationships that impact the environment worldwide at the local, national, and international levels. The text focuses on the multifaceted aspects of climate change, including international cooperation,…mehr
Climate change receives a lot of attention because it is more than just a scientific issue; it also affects economics, sociology, politics, and standards of living. Proposing a truly comprehensive solution to deal with climate change in both the short and long term, this book addresses crucial issues related to climate change management. It closely analyzes the complex cause-and-effect relationships that impact the environment worldwide at the local, national, and international levels. The text focuses on the multifaceted aspects of climate change, including international cooperation, journalistic balance, psychology, national security, agriculture, healthcare, and climate modeling. It also looks at advances in research and technology.
Julie Kerr Gines, PhD, has been an earth scientist for more than 34 years, promoting a healthier and better-managed environment. She has dealt with the hands-on applications of resource and climate change management, focusing on the delicate balance of the multifaceted issues involving the political, economic, and sociological components in both short- and long-term applications with real-world ramifications. Dr. Gines approaches the subject with a background uniquely blended with conservation and land-use management expertise with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, military applications with the U.S. Air Force, and university-based research. She has also had environmental experience serving in the professional community as the president of the Intermountain Chapter of the American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing and spent years dedicated to the promotion of a healthier environment through participation with various environmental groups. A prolific author, she has published more than 23 books.
Inhaltsangabe
Introduction. The Earth's Climate System. The Role of Greenhouse Gases. Climate Change and Its Effect on Ecosystems. The Inception of Climate Change Management. Sociological Connections to Climate Change. Human Psychology and the Media. The Role of International Organizations. The Political Arena. Sociopolitical Impacts of Climate Change. Military Issues and Climate Change. Economics of Climate Change and Socioeconomic Implications. The Economics of Mitigation Options. Professional Guidance: Climate Research, Modeling, and Data Analysis. The Clock Is Ticking: Changing for the Benefit of Future Generations. Appendix. Glossary. Index.
Introduction. The Earth's Climate System. The Role of Greenhouse Gases. Climate Change and Its Effect on Ecosystems. The Inception of Climate Change Management. Sociological Connections to Climate Change. Human Psychology and the Media. The Role of International Organizations. The Political Arena. Sociopolitical Impacts of Climate Change. Military Issues and Climate Change. Economics of Climate Change and Socioeconomic Implications. The Economics of Mitigation Options. Professional Guidance: Climate Research, Modeling, and Data Analysis. The Clock Is Ticking: Changing for the Benefit of Future Generations. Appendix. Glossary. Index.
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