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Demystifying Climate Change : An Energy Story on Science, History, Threats, and Opportunities by Margaret Loehr and Jeffrey Loehr (2017, Hardcover)
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PublisherRowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
ISBN-101475835817
ISBN-139781475835816
eBay Product ID (ePID)240049209
Product Key Features
Number of Pages174 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameDemystifying Climate Change : an Energy Story on Science, History, Threats, and Opportunities
SubjectCurricula, Teaching Methods & Materials / Science & Technology, Global Warming & Climate Change, Power Resources / Alternative & Renewable, Power Resources / General
Publication Year2017
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering, Education, Science
AuthorMargaret Loehr, Jeffrey Loehr
FormatHardcover
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Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight17.6 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2017-024656
Reviews"Demystifying Climate Change is a comprehensive breakthrough book, which was long overdue. Jeffery and Margaret did an outstanding job of articulating the challenges and opportunities of Climate Change. Readers will find Demystifying Climate Change well laid out, fact based, thoroughly researched, and easy to read. A must read for all students of environmental sustainability and industrial ecology." --Sam Geil, Founder, International Green Industry Hall of Fame "This book takes climate disruption, a subject historically riddled with pervasive confusion and despair, and walks the reader through the science and the impacts with effortlessness, wit, and-- most refreshingly-- with hope." --Seth B. Darling, Author of "How to Change Minds About Our Changing Climate" "Maybe the perfect person to explain and demystify climate change is a former high school science teacher. Margaret and Jeff have collaborated to explain everything from the basics of energy to the latest proposals for a carbon tax in a way that is approachable, straightforward, and easy to follow. It's perfect for someone that wants a thorough understanding of the most consequential issue that mankind has ever faced." --Steve Richard, Founder of Sustainable Lafayette and Regional Leader for the Climate Reality Project "Demystifying Climate Change is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the scientific, historical, political, and economic implications of this most urgent issue. As a high school science teacher I am particularly excited about the book's potential as a resource for educators. In everyday language and an entertaining style, the Loehrs lay out the information we need to help our students (and ourselves!) make sense of this complex issue. I highly recommend the book for any concerned citizen, but it is especially well-suited for use by teachers, down to the bulleted summaries and thought-provoking discussion questions at the end of each chapter." --Elizabeth Coleman, Biology Teacher, C.K.McClatchy High School, Sacramento, CA "As a high school government teacher, I recognize there is no issue more central to the world our students will inherit than global warming. Addressing the human, environmental and economic impacts of a changing climate, Jeffrey and Margaret have written the essential primer for informed citizen involvement. They explain the science and historical context of our energy systems followed by a clear-eyed perspective on personal and policy choices before us. This book is ready-made for classroom use, book clubs, and community workshops. Most importantly, the Loehrs write with humor, generosity, honesty and hope. I look forward to sharing the lessons in Demystifying Climate Change with my students and fellow teachers." --Lori Jablonski, Instructor in History and International Studies Program, C.K. McClatchy High School, Sacramento,CA, As a high school government teacher, I recognize there is no issue more central to the world our students will inherit than global warming. Addressing the human, environmental and economic impacts of a changing climate, Jeffrey and Margaret have written the essential primer for informed citizen involvement. They explain the science and historical context of our energy systems followed by a clear-eyed perspective on personal and policy choices before us. This book is ready-made for classroom use, book clubs, and community workshops. Most importantly, the Loehrs write with humor, generosity, honesty and hope. I look forward to sharing the lessons in Demystifying Climate Change with my students and fellow teachers., Demystifying Climate Change is a comprehensive breakthrough book, which was long overdue. Jeffery and Margaret did an outstanding job of articulating the challenges and opportunities of Climate Change. Readers will find Demystifying Climate Change well laid out, fact based, thoroughly researched, and easy to read. A must read for all students of environmental sustainability and industrial ecology., Demystifying Climate Change is a comprehensive breakthrough book, which was long overdue. Jeffery and Margaret did an outstanding job of articulating the challenges and opportunities of Climate Change. Readers will find Demystifying Climate Change well laid out, fact based, thoroughly researched, and easy to read. A must read for all students of environmental sustainability and industrial ecology., Maybe the perfect person to explain and demystify climate change is a former high school science teacher. Margaret and Jeff have collaborated to explain everything from the basics of energy to the latest proposals for a carbon tax in a way that is approachable, straightforward, and easy to follow. It's perfect for someone that wants a thorough understanding of the most consequential issue that mankind has ever faced., This book takes climate disruption, a subject historically riddled with pervasive confusion and despair, and walks the reader through the science and the impacts with effortlessness, wit, and-- most refreshingly-- with hope., Demystifying Climate Change is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the scientific, historical, political, and economic implications of this most urgent issue. As a high school science teacher I am particularly excited about the book's potential as a resource for educators. In everyday language and an entertaining style, the Loehrs lay out the information we need to help our students (and ourselves!) make sense of this complex issue. I highly recommend the book for any concerned citizen, but it is especially well-suited for use by teachers, down to the bulleted summaries and thought-provoking discussion questions at the end of each chapter.
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Table Of ContentPreface Part I - The Nature of Energy Chapter 1: The Protagonist--Energy Chapter 2: Doing the Numbers--Measuring Energy and Power Chapter 3: The Dancer--Changing Forms of Energy Chapter 4: Can't Be Made, Can't Be Destroyed--Still Dancing Chapter 5: Wellspring of Energy--Surprise! It's All Nuclear Part II - The Ways of the Natural World Chapter 6: Homage to Sol Chapter 7: Storms Brewing--The Water Cycle Chapter 8: Solid Sunshine--The Carbon Cycle Chapter 9: How is a Saturn Moon Rocket Similar to a Cow? Respiration and Combustion Chapter 10: How is a Saturn Moon Rocket Different From a Cow? Fossil Fuels Part III - Global Warming and Climate Change--Why Should We Care? Chapter 11: Giver of Life--The Greenhouse Effect Chapter 12: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Chapter 13: So What? Consequences of a Warming Planet Chapter 14: The Other Guy Did It! Chapter 15: The Trouble with Scientists Part IV - How Did We Get to Here? Chapter 16: From the Dawn of Humanity until the Industrial Revolution Chapter 17: Four Revolutions Part V - The Way Forward Chapter 18: Getting More for Less--Efficiency Chapter 19: Electricity--The Problem and the Future Chapter 20: Turbine Free Electricity--Photovoltaics Chapter 21: What Else? Chapter 22: Just Keep Thinking Chapter 23: The Third Rail Solution - Population Chapter 24: Why Are We Slow to Act? Part VI - The Business of Energy Chapter 25: Disruption and Jobs Chapter 26: "Free Market"--The Cost of Energy Chapter 27: Looking for the Possible--Some Free Mlarket Solutions Chapter 28: Capitalism--Yea or Nay? Part VII - Into the Next Revolution Chapter 29: What Lies Ahead? Chapter 30: Ending the Gaian War Epilogue: Lessons From the Past Frequently Asked Questions Appendix A: Units of Measuring Energy and Power Appendix B: Electricity Terms Websites Referenced Glossary Annotated Bibliography About the Authors
SynopsisUsing historical anecdotes as well as modern story-telling and basic science, this book describes how humans are changing the chemistry of our air and oceans. The great life-giving cycles that maintain a livable environment are being altered, causing wide range of consequences. Very real solutions, technological and economic are also addressed., An astounding cultural shift took place 150 years ago. Good science, hard work, and innovation propelled humanity into a world of convenience, comfort, and health that kings of old could never have imagined. It also cast a long shadow. Today, we stand at a cross-road. Will we continue to limit ourselves to 19th century fossil fuel inefficiencies and pollution, thereby denying future generations the affluence we enjoy? Or will we gather the courage to move into a cleaner, safer more abundant solar powered world? Using historical anecdotes as well as modern story-telling and basic science, this book describes how humans are changing the chemistry of our air and oceans. The great life-giving cycles that maintain a livable environment are being altered, causing wide range of consequences. Serious as the situation is, it is also an opportunity. Very real solutions, both technological and economic are addressed. There is a promising future that awaits if we, as a species, are willing to take on the challenges of growth and change.
LC Classification NumberQC903.L74 2017
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