We dont have to be climatologists to acknowledge that climate change is real. Permafrost is melting, glaciers are receding, and sea ice is disappearing. The arctic is warming faster than any region on earth. P erhaps you prefer reading to escape reality, not confront it. Requiem is a soulful examination of the natural history of an extraordinary ecosystem. One of the indisputable facts of climate change is the rapid melting of the arctic, which is destroying fragile habitats and making vast reserves of fossil fuels accessible for extraction. Evidence of climate change is especially visible in the arctic.
The climates of polar lands vary greatly depending on their latitude, proximity of the sea, elevation, and topography. Climate change the facts airs wednesday, april 22, 2020 at 8 p. On average, the temperature on the earths surface has increased by 0. Climate change has become an important issue for many people across the world, especially young people who feel their future is at risk because of the effects of climate change. Nowhere is it more noticeable than in the arctic, where temperatures have risen two times as the global average. This is mainly because melting of snow and ice exposes a darker surface and increases the. I have read all of these them myself after spending. Global warming facts an overview global warming is the warming up of the planet above the temperature it is expected to be from recent experience. Nasa studies an unusual arctic warming event climate. You probably know that it is a very cold, icy place, home to polar bears, whales, and walrus, but there is more to the arctic than that. Antarctic weather and climate systems once thought to be largely isolated. Arctic climate change facts on health and the environment.
Five basic antarctic facts for climate change sceptics. Childrens books about climate change yale climate connections. If you are interested in the arctic or the antarctic then this is a selection of 20 of the best books about the arctic and antartica you can read. By midcentury, the arctic ocean could be nearly icefree in summer 2. The arctic is warming much faster than the antarctic because its an open ocean surrounded by continents, said tony press, chief executive of the antarctic climate and ecosystems. Four of these titles are new releases, suggesting that publishers sense a growing market for childrens. Sea bear includes more facts about arctic animals, climate change, and sea ice. The loss of arctic sea ice and the destruction of permafrost not only provide strong evidence that climate change has occurred, they. While those who hold the global warming faith will find the book unacceptable, the author is a qualified researcher. Tracing the political and scientific history of the climate crisis, nathaniel rich reports how the public, with scientific backing, lined up to tackle. Iowa public tv iptv wed, 22 climate change the facts.
The year you finally read a book about climate change. A mountain of evidence for this view is contained in inconvenient facts. The arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the planet. The loss of arctic sea ice and the destruction of permafrost not only provide strong evidence that climate change has occurred, they also contribute to further warming. See how climate change is dramatically transforming this polar landscape and the animals and plants that depend on it. Climate change science in antarctica antarctica is important to the climate of the whole planet, it acts as a barometer of change. Here are 11 essential books about the science of climate change and the future of our planet. Global warming is causing arctic ice to melt ice reflects sunlight, while water absorbs it. Nasa studies an unusual arctic warming event winter temperatures are soaring in the arctic for the fourth winter in a row. Burning fossil fuels over the past 150 years, industrialised countries have been burning large amounts of fossil fuels such as oil and gas.
This 112pager from gail herman, which made yale climate connections list of recommended books for children, will allow you to learn the science of climate change alongside your. But if the 50th anniversary of earth day has inspired you to decide that nows the time to pick up a book about climate change, we. The heat, accompanied by moist air, is entering the arctic not only through the. The global climate in the world is mainly affected by the presence of solar intensity from the sun. Icr and climate change the institute for creation research. The arctic is the earth region that lies between 66. The north american arctic in the age of globalization.
Arctic climate changewill not only affect local people and ecosystems but also the rest of the world, because the arctic plays a special role in global climate. Alarmists clamor that human activity and manmade pollutants are catastrophically disrupting earths weather patterns. It is considered as the primary sources of energy for the. Written by gregory wrightstone of pittsburgh, the book puts climate change into a.
Discover how the latest innovations and technology are posing potential solutions and. The arctic region is the area around the north pole. He was inspired by the craze for adult coloring books. These changes will affect the rest of the world by increasing global warming further and raising sea levels. Scientists explore the impact of climate change and what could happen if global warming exceeds 1. More woody plants, more precipitation, and warmer temperatures compromise the survival of grazing animals such as reindeer and muskoxen.
Learning the facts around climate change allows us to start a conversation on what we can do to tackle it. The arctic region, where the extent of sea ice significantly receded over the past four decades, accounts for one fifth of the countrys territory and is home to 2. On this page, you will find books about climate change and solutions that we or our. Climate change in the arctic for dummies the basic facts. The best books on climate change and uncertainty five. But the fact that six of these titles feature polar bears, either as. For some, the arctic has attracted attention as a harbinger of climate change, which is bringing new threats to the arctic environment. Global climate change and the arctic region the worlds climate is changing. The 20 best books about the arctic and antarctic to read. Without urgent action to cut greenhouse gas emissions, the world will continue to feel the effects of a warming arctic. The average temperature of the arctic has increased 2. Lindsay moores gentle and beautifully illustrated book sea bear follows a. Ten of the best books about climate change, conservation and.
Two regions on earth are showing much more rapid climate change than the rest of the worldthe western peninsula of antarctica and the arctic. Geography, climate and species of earths arctic region. Computer scientist and artist brian foo has created a coloring and activity book about climate change. This book explains not only how polar bears live and have lived for milenia around the arctic, but also why the climate alarmists found her unable to be tolerated any longer. The arctic is warming about twice as fast and the global average.
The average global temperature on earth increased by about 0. The average annual temperatures are projected to rise by 3 to 7 c 5 to f. Precipitation is projected to increase by roughly 20%. In the arctic, this warming is expected to be substantially greater than the global average, and the following changes are expected over the current century. Climate scientists point to the arctic as the place where climate change is most noticeable with dramatic sea ice loss, a melting greenland ice sheet, receding glaciers and thawing permafrost. When the arctic ice melts, the oceans around it absorb. The best books on climate change and uncertainty recommended by kate marvel when we talk about climate change, we sometimes assume people will be swayed by one more graph, one more coherent. Whether you are giving gifts to others or to yourself, this list of the best popular science books of 2018 about climate change, conservation and the environment is a great place to start. The arctic is warming at a rate of almost twice the global average.