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Turning Up The Heat: Taking Earth's Temperature

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Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing our planet today. The Earth's average temperature has risen by about 1 degree Celsius (1.8 degrees Fahrenheit) since the late 19th century, and it is projected to rise by another 2-4 degrees Celsius (3.6-7.2 degrees Fahrenheit) by the end of this century. This warming is causing a wide range of changes to the Earth's climate system, including more extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and changes in plant and animal life.

In Turning Up The Heat: Taking Earth's Temperature, author Michael Mann provides a comprehensive overview of the science of climate change. Mann is a world-renowned climate scientist and the director of the Earth System Science Center at Pennsylvania State University. In this book, he draws on the latest scientific research to explain the causes and effects of climate change, and offers practical solutions to this global crisis.

Turning Up the Heat (Taking Earth's Temperature)

by Tara Haelle

4.7 out of 5

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Turning Up The Heat is a well-written and accessible book that is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about climate change. Mann does an excellent job of explaining complex scientific concepts in a clear and concise way. He also provides a wealth of evidence to support his claims, and he does not shy away from discussing the uncertainties that still exist in climate science.

One of the most important things that Turning Up The Heat does is to put the current climate crisis into historical context. Mann shows that the Earth has experienced periods of warming and cooling throughout its history. However, the current rate of warming is unprecedented, and it is being caused by human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels.

Turning Up The Heat is a timely and important book. It provides a clear and concise overview of the science of climate change, and it offers practical solutions to this global crisis. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about climate change and what we can do to stop it.

Chapter 1: The Causes of Climate Change
Chapter 2: The Effects of Climate Change
Chapter 3: Solutions to Climate Change
Chapter 4: The Future of Climate Change

About the Author

Michael Mann is a world-renowned climate scientist and the director of the Earth System Science Center at Pennsylvania State University. He is the author of numerous books and articles on climate change, and he has been featured in documentaries and television programs around the world. Mann is a leading voice in the fight against climate change, and he has been recognized for his work with numerous awards, including the MacArthur Fellowship and the Heinz Award.

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Turning Up The Heat: Taking Earth's Temperature is available now from all major book retailers. Free Download your copy today and learn more about the science of climate change and what we can do to stop it.

Turning Up the Heat (Taking Earth's Temperature)

by Tara Haelle

4.7 out of 5