56 million years ago our planet experienced rapid, intense warming known as the Paleocene Eocene Thermal Maximum, resulting in a global temperature increase of about 7°C. Runaway Climate explores the causes of this catastrophic event, its dramatic impact on life on Earth, and its stark lessons for our climate future.
56 million years ago our planet experienced rapid, intense warming known as the Paleocene Eocene Thermal Maximum, resulting in a global temperature increase of about 7°C. Runaway Climate explores the causes of this catastrophic event, its dramatic impact on life on Earth, and its stark lessons for our climate future.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Steven Earle, PhD, has worked as a geologist and developed and taught university-level courses in earth sciences and climate change for over four decades. He is the author of the IPPY award-winning A Brief History of the Earth's Climate and the widely used post-secondary textbook Physical Geology, now in its second edition. A dedicated community activist, he spearheads local engagement with climate change solutions including low-carbon transportation initiatives, heating systems, and land stewardship. Steven and his family live in a nearly net-zero house on a small sustainable farm on Gabriola Island, BC, Canada.
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Synopsis Acknowledgments Preface Part I What Happened in the Past? Chapter 1: The Bighorn Basin Chapter 2: The Late Paleocene World Chapter 3: Understanding Past Climates Chapter 4: Changes in the Oceans During the PETM Chapter 5: Changes on Land During the PETM Chapter 6: What Caused the PETM Runaway Climate? Chapter 7: What Is Similar Now and What Is Different? Part II Where We Are Heading If We Don't Change Course Chapter 8: How the Oceans Might Change Under PETM Conditions Chapter 9: How the Land Might Change Under PETM Conditions Chapter 10: Where Will Everyone Go? Chapter 11: What Do We Need to Do Now? Abbreviations Appendix Endnotes Index About the Author A Note About the Publisher
Synopsis Acknowledgments Preface Part I What Happened in the Past? Chapter 1: The Bighorn Basin Chapter 2: The Late Paleocene World Chapter 3: Understanding Past Climates Chapter 4: Changes in the Oceans During the PETM Chapter 5: Changes on Land During the PETM Chapter 6: What Caused the PETM Runaway Climate? Chapter 7: What Is Similar Now and What Is Different? Part II Where We Are Heading If We Don't Change Course Chapter 8: How the Oceans Might Change Under PETM Conditions Chapter 9: How the Land Might Change Under PETM Conditions Chapter 10: Where Will Everyone Go? Chapter 11: What Do We Need to Do Now? Abbreviations Appendix Endnotes Index About the Author A Note About the Publisher
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