A revolutionary vision of how we can create a sustainable planet, this book focuses on two critical global issues: rapid population growth and a human-induced climate change. Firor and Jacobsen summarize the current status of these two issues, show how they are related to one another, and prescribe steps that governments, societies, and individuals can adopt to stabilize both population and climate. Illustrations.

Climates & Weather Explained integrates climatology and meteorology to present a comprehensive introduction to the study of the atmosphere. Clear explanations of basic principles, concepts and processes are supported by a wealth of highly informative illustrations and a vast array of case studies demonstrating the relevance of weather and climate to issues in ordinary life - skin cancer, crop growth, weather forecasting, air pollution.
Focussing particularly on the Southern hemisphere, the authors offer valuable new insights into topcal environmental concerns including: climate change, global warming, hazards, sustainable population, environmental degradation, agriculture and drought.
The CD-ROM, which accompanies the hardback edition of the book, is a unique resource of entirely additional material yet closely interrelated with each chapter of the book. Providing resources for practical work and more advanced study, the CD-ROM features:
* Over 170 extra scientific "Notes", with 60 additional illustrations and tables
* Interactive numerical, multiple choice and practical exercises and self-assessment tests
* Extended guide to further reading, WWW addresses and full bibliography
* Key-word searching, extended glossary
* Teaching suggestions and guides
* Hypertext presentation and extensive cross-referencing
* Clear navigation, print-out and download options, flexible access and user pathways

This study integrates climatology and meteorology to present an introduction to the study of the atmosphere. Explanations of basic principles, concepts and processes are supported by illustrations and case studies demonstrating the relevance of weather and climate to issues in ordinary life - skin cancer, crop growth, weather forecasting, air pollution. Focussing particularly on the Southern hemisphere, the authors insights into topcal environmental concerns including: climate change, global warming, hazards, sustainable population, environmental degradation, agriculture and drought. The CD-ROM, which accompanies the hardback edition of the book, contains additional material closely interrelated with each chapter of the book. Providing resources for practical work and more advanced study, the CD-ROM features: over 170 extra scientific Notes, with 40 additional illustrations and tables; interactive numerical, multiple choice and practical exercises and self-assessment tests; and an extended guide to further reading.