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Discover the groundbreaking nonfiction book that sheds light on climate change and its impact on extreme weather events. Renowned scientist Friederike Otto introduces readers to attribution science, a revolutionary approach to uncovering the role of climate change in the world's most devastating weather disasters. 'Angry Weather' tells the gripping tale of Hurricane Harvey, which wreaked havoc in 2017, causing over a hundred deaths and $125 billion in damage. Otto's work reveals the alarming reality that the floods caused by this hurricane were three times more likely due to human-induced climate change. This captivating narrative not only educates readers about the science behind climate forensics but also emphasizes the urgency of acknowledging our collective responsibility towards the environment. With a focus on real-life events, this book serves as a crucial resource for anyone interested in understanding how climate change affects our daily lives and the future of our planet. Perfect for climate enthusiasts, students, and activists, 'Angry Weather' challenges readers to confront the truth about our climate crisis. Don’t miss the chance to grab this essential read, now available with free shipping! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781771646147, Format: With dust jacket, Year: 2021, Publisher: Greystone Books.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781771646147
Format: With dust jacket
Year: 2021
Publisher: Greystone Books
Description:
'Meet the forensic scientists of climate change; if you like CSI, you'll be equally enthralled with the skill and speed these folks exhibit. But the stakes are infinitely higher!' — Bill McKibben, author ofFalterandThe End of Nature
Massive fires, widespread floods, Category 4 hurricanes — shocking weather disasters dominate news headlines every year, but not everyone agrees on what causes them. In this gripping nonfiction book, renowned scientist Friederike Otto provides an answer with attribution science, a revolutionary method for pinpointing the role of climate change in extreme weather events.
Angry Weathertells the compelling, day-by-day story of Hurricane Harvey, which caused over a hundred deaths and $125 billion in damage in 2017. As the hurricane unfolds, Otto reveals how attribution science works in real time, and determines that Harvey's terrifying floods were three times more likely to occur due to human-induced climate change.
This new ability to determine climate change's role in extreme weather events has the potential to dramatically transform society—for individuals, who can see how climate change affects their loved ones, and corporations and governments, who may see themselves held accountable in the courts. Otto's research laid out in this groundbreaking book will have profound impacts, both today and for the future of humankind.
Published in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute.
'Attribution science — climate forensics, or reverse
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781771646147
Format: With dust jacket
Year: 2021
Publisher: Greystone Books
Description:
'Meet the forensic scientists of climate change; if you like CSI, you'll be equally enthralled with the skill and speed these folks exhibit. But the stakes are infinitely higher!' — Bill McKibben, author ofFalterandThe End of Nature
Massive fires, widespread floods, Category 4 hurricanes — shocking weather disasters dominate news headlines every year, but not everyone agrees on what causes them. In this gripping nonfiction book, renowned scientist Friederike Otto provides an answer with attribution science, a revolutionary method for pinpointing the role of climate change in extreme weather events.
Angry Weathertells the compelling, day-by-day story of Hurricane Harvey, which caused over a hundred deaths and $125 billion in damage in 2017. As the hurricane unfolds, Otto reveals how attribution science works in real time, and determines that Harvey's terrifying floods were three times more likely to occur due to human-induced climate change.
This new ability to determine climate change's role in extreme weather events has the potential to dramatically transform society—for individuals, who can see how climate change affects their loved ones, and corporations and governments, who may see themselves held accountable in the courts. Otto's research laid out in this groundbreaking book will have profound impacts, both today and for the future of humankind.
Published in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute.
'Attribution science — climate forensics, or reverse