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Children born today in the Maldives may someday have to abandon
their homeland. Rising seas, caused by climate change, could
swallow most of their tiny island nation within their lifetime.
Their fate symbolizes the double inequity at the heart of climate
change: those who have contributed the least to climate change will
suffer the most from it. All is not lost, however. The scale and
impact of climate change depends on the policies that people
choose. How quickly will we eliminate our greenhouse gas emissions?
How will we do it? Who will pay for it? What will we protect
through adaptation? How will we weigh the fortunes of future
generations and the natural world against our own? Answers to
questions like these reflect a constellation of value judgments
that deserve close scrutiny. In addition to providing essential
background on the science, economics, and politics of climate
change, this book explores the values at stake in climate policy
with the aim of shrinking the gap between climate ethics and
climate policy.
Children born today in the Maldives may someday have to abandon
their homeland. Rising seas, caused by climate change, could
swallow most of their tiny island nation within their lifetime.
Their fate symbolizes the double inequity at the heart of climate
change: those who have contributed the least to climate change will
suffer the most from it. All is not lost, however. The scale and
impact of climate change depends on the policies that people
choose. How quickly will we eliminate our greenhouse gas emissions?
How will we do it? Who will pay for it? What will we protect
through adaptation? How will we weigh the fortunes of future
generations and the natural world against our own? Answers to
questions like these reflect a constellation of value judgments
that deserve close scrutiny. In addition to providing essential
background on the science, economics, and politics of climate
change, this book explores the values at stake in climate policy
with the aim of shrinking the gap between climate ethics and
climate policy.
From the camp horror classic ""The Creature from the Black Lagoon""
to ""Scarface"", many films have indelible connections to Florida.
This guide to Florida cinema and locations reveals that the
Sunshine State has been an integral part not only of America's film
history but also of its cultural history. Doll and Morrow group
more than 80 films shot in Florida by theme, covering each movie
with a plot synopsis, cast and credits list, and a discussion of
the film's importance. They feature behind-the-scenes views of the
making of each film, analyze each film's connection with its
Florida locale, and offer an abundance of details and revelations
about the filmmakers and stars. Each chapter concludes with a Movie
Tourist's Guide to sites connected to the films that can be visited
by the public. Cinema scholars will appreciate the authors'
attention to forgotten films and little-known pioneers from the
silent era. Movie tourists will want to venture to famous
locations, such as those in South Beach, where scenes from
""Scarface"" and ""The Birdcage"" were filmed. And Florida natives
will enjoy the book's references to the state's history and unique
attractions, including Weeki Wachee Springs, Cypress Gardens, and
Ross Allen's Reptile Institute. ""Florida on Film"" is the
essential guide for anyone interested in the history of film-making
in the Sunshine State.
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