Plows, Plagues, and Petroleum: How Humans Took Control of Climate
"Is excellent reading for scientist and non-scientist alike". -- James White, Science
"The author details how humans helped the Earth avert a new ice age." -- The Futurist
Bill Ruddiman's provocative suggestion of early human influence on the atmosphere will draw fire. But I stand with Ruddiman: the simultaneous upward departures of CO2 and CH4 from climate indicators, unique in 420,000 years, is probably an early footprint of humankind.
Ecopolis: Architecture and Cities for a Changing Climate
The book is an impressive, albeit lengthy, dissection and re-evaluation of current ecological models for city planning, one which will certainly cater more to the academics than the practitioners of sustainability. Given the extensive research and case studies this book is an important resource for all who are interested in looking at the bigger picture of sustainable issues in the city and architecture.
As it becomes clear that climate change is not easily within the boundaries of the 1990’s, society needs to be prepared and needs to anticipate future changes due to the uncertain changes in climate.
From Pole to Pole This stunning interactive 3D World Atlas is a complete, concise and exciting way to explore the world. Featuring over half a million mapped locations, the 3D World Atlas provides a level of detail to satisfy even the most demanding researcher. Discover in-depth geographical information on natural disasters, landscape formation and global climate. Or read comprehensive articles and statistics for almost 200 countries, with overviews that cover politics, media, crime, history and more!
