Global Warming

Rising levels of greenhouse gases are widely seen as the gravest danger to the planet's future. Fred Pearce explores what is driving this change, the damaging effects it is having, and the measures that might still slow it down while there is time to act.

The book belongs to a DK series that takes on scientific subjects currently under debate and likely to affect everyday life. Rather than relying on dense technical writing, it uses colour graphics, artwork and photographs, with jargon-free text to explain the principles and discoveries behind the topic.

The series is aimed at readers from age 14 upward, from school students to academics, and is overseen by science writer John Gribbin. Each author summarises what is currently known about the subject and considers where the issues and trends may lead next.