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The forgiving air
The Forgiving Air is the authoritative, up-to-date scientific guide to global change for which nonscientists have been waiting. Our planet's climate has been changing naturally since the Earth came into existence, but its nearly six billion inhabitants have become such a potent force that their influence on the global environment rivals that of Mother Nature. The ozone hole, the enhanced greenhouse effect, acid rain, air pollution in all its manifestations - these are the result of human activity, and now we have an unparalleled opportunity to understand why and how they occur. Highlighting the interrelatedness of human technology and environmental change, Somerville stresses the importance of an educated public in a world where the role of science is increasingly critical. He clarifies the pressing environmental issues and vividly covers related topics, from the chemical...
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