These 540 signed entries explore the science, debates, and controversies surrounding
climate change. They range in length from 400 to 2000 words and are labeled according
to 26 broad categories that include animals, astronomy, chemistry, conferences,
environmentalism, ethics, organizations, and popular culture. Shorter entries include
a definition of a term and an explanation of its significance with regard to climate
change; longer essays offer overviews, biographies, and explanations of laws and
treaties. Of singular interest are pieces providing information on each of the 20
nations with the highest annual emissions of greenhouse gases.

Special features include a table of contents organized by category; cross-referencing
at the end of each essay; lists of tables, maps, and sidebars, and of common units of
measure; and several appendixes and indexes providing information about key people
involved in the field's science and debate. The objective presentations look at both
sides of the issues. The variety and scope of the topics examined in this set make
it an important addition for science collections.

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