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Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
The program explains landforms and climates in two sections. Landforms shown are The Coastal Plains, Eastern Highlands, Central Lowlands, Great Western Plateau. The Climates section uses a simple approach to describe climatic variation. Shown are Tropical Maritime N E, Warm Temperate SE, Cool Temperate, Mediterranean, Tropical Savanna, Semi Desert and Desert climates. Helicopter shots show Australian landscapes in these regions. --Kanopy.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10 - AR Pts: 33
Language
English
Formats
Description
Offers a detailed background of the science of climatology and explains how carbon dioxide and water vapor interact to regulate the earth's thermostat arguing that scientific evidence shows that use of fossil fuels has accelerated global warming.
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
Climate issue expert Dr. James Hansen discusses his recommendation for how to avoid catastrophic climate change, criticizing policies such as cap-and-trade, suggesting the phasing out of all coal usage, and urging against the Kyoto Protocol in favor of new action to slow global warming.
Author
Publisher
Morgan James Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
A thought-provoking look at the unsettled science of global warming -- from a former volcanologist, geophysicist, and US Geological Survey scientist. Thousands of scientists are convinced beyond any reasonable doubt that recent global warming is being caused by emissions of greenhouse gases and that we must act immediately to reduce these emissions or else we may render Earth unlivable for our children and grandchildren. Some even say "the science...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Environmental journalists Chris Mooney details his experiences following scientists studying hurricanes during 2006, discusses the debate over whether global warming is the cause of stronger storms, and comments on the influence of the media, special interest, and politics on the argument.
12) Fatal Flaws: How The Assumptions, Materials, and Methods Invalidate The Theory of Global Warming
Author
Publisher
Gatekeeper Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The warming of Earth's surface that has occurred since 1880 has been grossly over stated and attributed entirely to carbon dioxide, based on a preposterous assumption. That assumption is: All of the warming of earth's surface temperature during the last 140 years is due to accumulation of carbon dioxide and other minor greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere. The level of carbon dioxide has increased from 290 ppm to 411 ppm. That is an increase of 121...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
A thrilling journey to the world's most perilous environment, Antarctic Edge: 70° South joins a team of world-class scientists as they explore the fastest warming place on earth: the West Antarctic Peninsula. Filmed in one of the most perilous environments on the planet, Antarctic Edge brings to us the stunning landscapes and seascapes of Earth's southern polar region, revealing the harsh conditions and huge challenges that scientists endure for...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A vital guide to the frontlines of our fight against climate change and the scientific and technological innovations that will revolutionize the world. The United States' accelerated plans to combat the existential threat of climate change finally give reason to hope. In Our Livable World , research specialist and author Marc Schaus explores the incredible new green innovations in science and engineering that can allow us to avoid the worst repercussions...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
A detailed overview of contemporary life in the tiny South Pacific country of Tuvalu, this film documents the earth's first sovereign nation faced with total destruction due to the effects of global warming. With a population of about 11,000 living on a total landmass of only 20 square miles less than Manhattan spread over nine low-lying atolls 600 miles to the north of Fiji, Tuvalu has been inhabited for over four millenia.
Author
Publisher
Park Row Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"In Disasterology, Dr. Montano, a disaster researcher, brings readers with her on an eye-opening journey through some of our worst disasters, helping readers make sense of what really happened from a emergency management perspective. She explains why we aren't doing enough to prevent or prepare for disasters, the critical role of media, and how our approach to recovery was not designed to serve marginalized communities. Now that climate change is...
18) The deluge
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
In 2013 California, environmental scientist Tony Pietrus, after receiving a death threat, is linked to a colorful cast of characters, including a brazen young activist who, in the mountains of Wyoming, begins a project that will alter the course of the decades to come.
Publisher
Distributed by Image Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
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Description
An up-close and personal look at one of Antarctica's lesser-known inhabitants: the human. Join Werner Herzog as he shows those amazing individuals who work, play, and struggle to live in some of the world's worst conditions.
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