A to Z of Scientists in Weather and Climate

A to Z of Scientists in Weather and Climate

Author: Don Rittner

Publisher: Infobase Publishing

Published: 2014-05-14

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1438109245

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Profiles more than 100 scientists from around the world who made important contributions to the study of weather and climate, including David Atlas, John Dalton, Kristina Katsaros, and Klaus Wyrtki.


Forecast Earth:

Forecast Earth:

Author: Renee Skelton

Publisher: Joseph Henry Press

Published: 2006-04-30

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780309095549

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Inez Fung forecasts the future-a future when Earth could look and feel a lot different than it does now. Why care about climate change? Because it affects every living thing on Earth, including you. What if the climate where you live began to change dramatically? What if a warmer climate caused the polar ice caps to melt and sea levels to rise? Inez Fung is a climate scientist, someone who studies the causes of weather patterns and how they change over time. Inzez investigates why climate changes happen and how we can prepare for them, using data about the planet's land masses, oceans, and atmosphere to create computer models of Earth. Even gas and dust embedded in polar ice half a millions years ago can tell Inez about climates of the past-and give clues about Earth's climate future. Forecast Earth takes readers on a tour of the planet with a brilliant scientist as our guide. How did a quiet girl from Hong Kong grow up to become one of the world's most respected climate scientists? The life story of Inez Fung makes it clear that there are opportunities out there for everyone.


Pioneers in the World of Weather and Climatology

Pioneers in the World of Weather and Climatology

Author: Britannica Educational Publishing

Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing

Published: 2012-06-01

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13: 1615307435

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Sometimes fickle and often devastating in its most extreme forms, the weather can seem inscrutable. Yet our understanding of weather systems and climate has improved greatly over the years due to the work of scientists dedicated to studying the planet’s meteorological conditions. This absorbing volume introduces readers to individuals who have stood at the forefront of deciphering weather-related phenomena and advanced the science of climatology.


Firmament

Firmament

Author: Simon Clark

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Published: 2022-01-27

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 1529362296

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Compelling . . . Clark's enthusiasm shines through on every page' Sunday Times 'An engaging and lively history' Financial Times __________ A thin, invisible layer of air surrounds the Earth, sustaining all known life on the planet and creating the unique climates and weather patterns that make each part of the world different. In Firmament, atmospheric scientist and science communicator Simon Clark offers a rare and accessible tour of the ins and outs of the atmosphere and how we know what we know about it. From the workings of its different layers to why carbon dioxide is special, from pioneers like Pascal to the unsung heroes working in the field to help us understand climate change, Firmament introduces us to an oft-overlooked area of science and not only lays the ground work for us to better understand the debates surrounding the climate today, but also provides a glimpse of the future that is possible with this knowledge in hand. __________


Weather and Climate

Weather and Climate

Author: Kristine Harper

Publisher: Infobase Publishing

Published: 2014-05-14

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1438109822

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It wasn't until the mid-19th century that the science of meteorology was recognized as a bona fide science.


Science of Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes

Science of Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes

Author: John E. Hay

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2022-11-27

Total Pages: 398

ISBN-13: 0323900771

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Science of Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes presents an evidence-based view of the most important ways in which the build-up of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is affecting both our atmosphere and the oceans. The book provides compelling reasons why concerted action is required to slow the rate at which the atmosphere and oceans are changing. It not only covers longer-term changes in extremes and their causes, but also considers the drivers and attribution of extreme events, including relevant methods and techniques. Members of the Royal Meteorological Society are eligible for a 35% discount on all Developments in Weather and Climate Science series titles. See the RMetS member dashboard for the discount code. Provides an evidence-based understanding of a significant risk to the future performance of human and natural systems Includes assessments, advice and recommendations of extreme weather and climate events Features case studies from around the globe to provide further context to the research


Encyclopedia of Climate and Weather

Encyclopedia of Climate and Weather

Author: Dr. Stephen H. Schneider

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2011-06-09

Total Pages: 1478

ISBN-13: 0199765324

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This three-volume A-to-Z compendium consists of over 300 entries written by a team of leading international scholars and researchers working in the field. Authoritative and up-to-date, the encyclopedia covers the processes that produce our weather, important scientific concepts, the history of ideas underlying the atmospheric sciences, biographical accounts of those who have made significant contributions to climatology and meteorology and particular weather events, from extreme tropical cyclones and tornadoes to local winds.