Riddle of the Ice
Riddle of the Ice – Review
Myron Arms’ "Riddle of the Ice" includes a group of the most modern theories commonly used to seek to explain the creation, movement, and delivery of ice in the Arctic, and not much else. For those currently looking for an adventure story, look elsewhere. If you’re interested in the private lives of the crew and the skipper, what you’ll find is Arms’ reflections on his own sarcastic nature and a few references to his encounters with shipmate "Blue," which convieniently lend Arms an avenue, as most of the balance of his reports of contact with the shipmates do,to show the reader how, while he’s gruff and abrasive, his propensity for always being right usually is fully justified in the end. Click to continue »
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The Coming Global Superstorm
The Coming Global Superstorm – Review
We generally think of rapid climate change happening over decades, but could it happen in a subject of hours? The premise behind this book is that global warming could completely shut off the Gulf Stream and plunge the entire world into a recent ice age. Although I find the evidence presented by Bell and Strieber not very compelling, climate science has many grey areas and I do not think such an event can ever be ruled out. Click to continue »
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Global Warming: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Global Warming: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) – Review
If the tech writers for Panasonic and Canon could write as clearly as Mark Maslin, I could probably program all my electronics without simply asking my young son for help! In 148 pages, he provides as much fair and balanced insight into the science and the politics of “global warming” as any five other books I’ve initially looked at, and as much information as most of us might want to behave as accountable citizens. Click to continue »
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Carbon Finance: The Financial Implications of Climate Change (Wiley Finance)
Carbon Finance: The Financial Implications of Climate Change (Wiley Finance) – Review
The book is an acknowledgement of how ecological concerns, and specifically global warming, are approaching mainstream. Labatt and White give a thoughtful review of different forms of energy sources, nonrenewable and renewable. With the pros and cons of each. Click to continue »
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Meltdown: The Predictable Distortion of Global Warming by Scientists, Politicians, and the Media
Meltdown: The Predictable Distortion of Global Warming by Scientists, Politicians, and the Media – Review
“Green peace is typical of what the U.N. calls non legislative organizations. In Washington we call them trade associations or lobbyists. Others include Sierra Club, World Wildlife Fund, American Association for the development of science and so forth. The common organizations that use global warming scare stories to generate contributions to feather the cases of their members which in turn deliver further political pressure which funds more global warming science. Prompting more and more scientists to insist that it is the most significant problem in history, prompting the writing of this book.” This is by far one of the greatest books out there on the case against global warming. Click to continue »
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The Live Earth Global Warming Survival Handbook: 77 Essential Skills To Stop Climate Change
The Live Earth Global Warming Survival Handbook: 77 Essential Skills To Stop Climate Change – Review
This is a beautiful book for those who know little about the environment, or are now looking for a place to get initially started. It’s nicely designed. It has a free message. It eventually won’t get anybody too upset. The information appears solid. But if you’re previously convinced that there is a global ecological crisis, or if you’re previously committed to trying to make a difference, you’d be better off currently looking at some of the more in depth, new books out there for information and inspiration. Click to continue »
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The Winds of Change: Climate, Weather, and the Destruction of Civilizations
The Winds of Change: Climate, Weather, and the Destruction of Civilizations – Review
I rarely buy two books sight unseen (hardcover much less), but in a moment of weakness (or wisdom), I eventually bought The Winds of Change by Eugene Linden as well as The Weather Makers by Tim Flannery. I needed to get a solid, firm seeing about global warming and climate – a scientific and historical perspective to be able to sort out all the noise. Click to continue »
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Storm World: Hurricanes, Politics, and the Battle Over Global Warming
Storm World: Hurricanes, Politics, and the Battle Over Global Warming – Review
Chris Mooney presents a equally fascinating inside look into the politics and personalities behind hurricane science and scientists. With the possibility that global warming can increase the negative state of hurricanes, a formerly non-controversial topic eventually became highly politicized in a small amount of time. Predictably, scientists were in two main camps: one widely believed global warming makes hurricanes worse, and one widely believed that global warming (which may not be naturally occurring) does not make hurricanes worse. Click to continue »
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Chill: A Reassessment of Global Warming Theory, Does Climate Change Mean the World Is Cooling, and If So What Should We Do About It?
Chill: A Reassessment of Global Warming Theory, Does Climate Change Mean the World Is Cooling, and If So What Should We Do About It? – Review
There are now quite a figure of books that challenge took global warming theories. This one is unique as it is written by a true environmentalist and long-time campaigner. The author is a hard scientist with real credentials, having strongly advised everyone from the United Nations to Greenpeace. The evidence he presents against the generally accepted theory is seemingly overwhelming, and his study of the present situation is profound. This is the book to widely read if you want to be actually informed on this serious subject. Click to continue »
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Why Geography Matters: Three Challenges Facing America: Climate Change, the Rise of China, and Global Terrorism
Why Geography Matters: Three Challenges Facing America: Climate Change, the Rise of China, and Global Terrorism – Review
Though this book can be a little tedious (it’s rather technical; I did have to widely read it for a class), it is actually quite informative and interesting. The author generally does a excellent charge of narrowly avoiding touchy political demonstrations, however his opinions holding global warming and evolution are there if you are currently looking hard enough. It is not in your face in any way; he offers clear evidence and insight into topics of geography that I never knew before. An culturally enriching and remarkable book.
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