Our Biggest Experiment. A History of the Climate Crisis
Description
Did you know the link between carbon dioxide and global warming was first suggested in the 1850s? Climate change books are usually about the future, but Our Biggest Experiment turns instead asks how did we get into this mess, and how and when did we work out it was happening? Join Alice Bell on a rip-roaring ride through the characters, ideas, technologies and experiments that shaped the climate crisis we now find ourselves in.
From an emerging idea of 'greenhouse gases' in the 19th century and, via scientific expeditions across oceans and ice caps and into space, the coining of the term 'global warming' in the 1970s, Bell explores how we began to realise that not only could human pollution dangerously warm the climate, but that it was already doing so. Drop by the first climate talks, weather forecasts and early experiments. Watch excitement over solar and wind power start in the 1870s, only to be forgotten before being rediscovered a century later. See the monster of big oil slain by a plucky investigative journalist back in the 1910s, only tore-emerge more powerful than ever. However, this isn't a simple story with exploitative fossil-fuel baddies on one side and the goodies of renewable energy, environmentalism and climate science on the other. It's more complex than that.
As citizens of the 21st century, we've been left an almighty mess, but as this ultimately hopeful book argues, we've also inherited the tools for our survival.
From an emerging idea of 'greenhouse gases' in the 19th century and, via scientific expeditions across oceans and ice caps and into space, the coining of the term 'global warming' in the 1970s, Bell explores how we began to realise that not only could human pollution dangerously warm the climate, but that it was already doing so. Drop by the first climate talks, weather forecasts and early experiments. Watch excitement over solar and wind power start in the 1870s, only to be forgotten before being rediscovered a century later. See the monster of big oil slain by a plucky investigative journalist back in the 1910s, only tore-emerge more powerful than ever. However, this isn't a simple story with exploitative fossil-fuel baddies on one side and the goodies of renewable energy, environmentalism and climate science on the other. It's more complex than that.
As citizens of the 21st century, we've been left an almighty mess, but as this ultimately hopeful book argues, we've also inherited the tools for our survival.
Technical Details
| author: | Bell Alice |
| ISBN: | 9781472974785 |
| year: | 2022 |
Price history chart & currency exchange rate
Customers also viewed

1,604.16 руб.
Эмулятор обновления CG ELV ESL для Benz W204 W207 W212, 1 шт., работает с программатором ключей CGDI Prog MB
aliexpress.ru
340.68 руб.
MHF5 IPX5 к SMA Женская переборка Водонепроницаемый коаксиальный кабель 0,81 мм Коаксиальный кабель с косичкой 50 Ом IPX MHF
aliexpress.ru
181.70 руб.
40pcs/lot 15*26mm Antique Silver DIY Sport Yoga Charm Pendant For Girl Neckalce Jewelry Making Wholesale
aliexpress.com
178.45 руб.
2019 NEW 4 Pairs Natural False Eyelashes Fake Lashes Long Makeup 3D Mink Lashes Eyelash Extension Mink Eyelashes For Beauty
aliexpress.com
1,018.80 руб.
LIOUMO Ultralight Design Pilot Sunglasses Men Polarized Photochromic Glasses Women Chameleon Goggle UV400 gafas de sol hombre
aliexpress.ru
1,155.07 руб.
Для Citroen C5 Peugeot 307 408 508 2,0 клапан управления маслом 9652536480 0800170308 1920LQG 1920LQ
aliexpress.ru
296.07 руб.
Exquisite Ring Natural High Quality Gold Knotted Flower Popular Jewelry Women's Engagement Gift Anillos Acero Inoxidable Mujer
aliexpress.ru
803.04 руб.
Передняя правая сторона FS 3B1837016A для GOLF 4 IV MK4 SEAT SKODA PASSAT BORA LUPO центральный привод замка двери механизм
aliexpress.ru
1,909.44 руб.
Large Capacity Women Nylon Backpack White Cute Girl College Style School Bag High Quality Waterproof Rucksack Anti Theft Mochila
aliexpress.com
5,755.90 руб.
4pcs DLLA148P2158 Original Common Rail Nozzle DLLA 148 P 2158 Diesel Sprayer Nozzle DLLA 148P 215 For Bosch 0445120281
aliexpress.com
7,787.02 руб.
Elegant High Neck Evening Dresses 2022 Short Sleeves New Tulle Camel PINK Black Appliques Formal Long Prom Gown robe de soiree
aliexpress.com
373.13 руб.
Half-Sister Ever Black Baseball Cap Captains Hat Cotton Denim Caps Hip Hop Trucker Hats Outdoor Simple Vintag Visor Casual Caps
aliexpress.com
4,014.37 руб.
4 Blade Door Core Board Cutter Router Bit Alloy Woodworking Tool Shape Can Customized
aliexpress.com
86,431.02 руб.
Set Brushless Cordless Impact Angle Grinder Hammer Drill 2 Pieces 4.0 Amps Battery Charger Fabric Tool Bag With Hanger
aliexpress.com
7,928.97 руб.
5pcs/lot original QFN D9TCB D9TCB D9TC8 MT51J256M32HF-80:A DDR5 MT51J256M32HF-80:A D9TCB MT51J256M32HF-70 D9SXD D9SXC D9WCW
aliexpress.com
36,112.29 руб.
Aazuo Solid 18K Yellow Gold Real Diamonds Natural Blue Sapphire Classic Oval Bracelet Gifted for Women Birthday Party Au750
aliexpress.com
2,393.70 руб.
Sexy Latin Dance Dress For Women Adult Short Sleeve Split Dress Irregular Dance Skirt Latin Competition Dress Dance Clothes
aliexpress.com
2,319.88 руб.
Bandai Genuine Gundam Model Kit HGUC 1/144 MS-06 Zaku Ⅱ Collection Gunpla Anime Action Figure Toys Gift For Children
aliexpress.com
1,011.50 руб.
Reload 26 Rta E cigarettes Vape Atomizers RTA tank and Destiny 24mm Atomizer RDTA Rebuildable Dripper Drip liquid 510
aliexpress.com
1,756.95 руб.
46/53PCS Professional Automobile Repair Tool Set Multifunctional Hand Tool Chromes Vanadium Steel Repairing Tool for Car
aliexpress.com
713.81 руб.
20mm/22mm Watch band For Amazfit GTS/2/2e/3/GTS2 Mini/GTR 42mm/47mm/GTR2/3/Pro stratos Metal Watch Bracelet Amazfit bip strap
aliexpress.com
13,448.02 руб.
For YAMAHA MT09 MT-09 Tracer 900 FJ-09 2015-2020 Motorcycle Steering Damper Stabilizer With Mount Bracket Kit Safety Accessories
aliexpress.com
1,484.40 руб.
Bullock Vintage Fashion Denim Leather Shoes Men's Leather Shoes dress shoes men designer men shoes
aliexpress.com
425.85 руб.
1.5cm Fabric Ribbons for Crafts Just for You Letter Printed Party Decoration Pink Green Lace Ribbon Strap for Bag to the Meter
aliexpress.com
98.15 руб.
50 Tokyo Avengers Graffiti Stickers Cartoon Anime Stickers DIY Skateboard Suitcase Stickers
aliexpress.com
550.77 руб.
Men's T-shirt Camo 3D printed T-shirt new casual and comfortable round neck ladies T-shirt loose fashion short sleeves in summer
aliexpress.com
1,748.02 руб.
NEW hot 18cm Friday the 13th Part Jason Cloth action figure collection toys Christmas gift with box
aliexpress.com
665.95 руб.
2021 New Trendy Fashion Earrings 12 Pairs Of Earrings Set Alloy Cross Metal-encrusted Drill Simple Earrings For Women Girl Gift
aliexpress.com
201.16 руб.
God Bless Balloons Jesus Cross Ballons Boy Girl First Holy Communion Party Baby Shower Easter Baptism Forked Christening Decor
aliexpress.com
2,216.87 руб.
RD339 1000mAh Solar Radio Power Bank Protable Emergency Radios Multifunction Weather Receiver with LED Flashlight for Outdoors
aliexpress.com


/sumka-guess-katey-croc-cb-mini-bags-hwcb84-94730-bro.jpg)

