Climate Change in the Anthropocene
- 1st Edition - March 10, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Author: Kieran D. Ohara
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 0 3 0 8 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 0 3 0 9 - 5
Climate Change in the Anthropocene reviews current science on anthropogenic sources and projections for climatic change. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book covers th… Read more
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Request a sales quoteClimate Change in the Anthropocene reviews current science on anthropogenic sources and projections for climatic change. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book covers this rapidly changing field, including the drivers of climate change, the physics and chemistry behind the science of climate change, paleoclimates, climate variables, a comparison of global warning of 1.5° vs 2°C and the impacts of these climatic changes both at a global and a U.S. regional level. Infographics throughout help to explain concepts in a visual way, providing users with a better understanding of climate change.
In addition, the book is ideal for advanced researchers who need to explain the underpinning science of climate change for grant applications and working with policy experts, etc. This is an essential book for anyone whose work is impacted by climate change in the earth and environmental sciences.
- Reviews the science behind climate change projections with a view that is written for graduate students and researchers across the earth and environmental sciences
- Contains 1-2 infographics in each chapter that create a visual explanation of key concepts and processes behind global and planetary change
- Includes coverage of general and planetary changes as well as local examples of climate change in action
- Presents case studies throughout the book from a variety of climate science researchers, bringing foundational knowledge and advances in the field to life with real world examples
Graduate Students and Researchers in the Earth and Environmental Sciences
Graduate Students and Researchers in the Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Graduate Students and Researchers in the Agricultural and Biological Sciences
- Cover Image
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Part I
- Chapter 1 Our globally changing climate
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Global temperature
- 1.3 Land surface temperature
- 1.4 Sea surface temperature
- 1.5 Global surface temperature
- 1.6 Trends in global temperatures
- 1.7 Trends in global precipitation
- 1.8 Extreme weather events
- 1.9 Changes in the cryosphere
- 1.10 Changes in sea level
- 1.11 Changes in land processes
- References
- Chapter 2 Physical drivers of climate change
- Abstract
- 2.1 The global radiation budget
- 2.2 The greenhouse effect
- 2.3 Radiation forcing
- 2.4 Global warming potential
- 2.5 Greenhouse gases
- 2.6 Aerosols
- 2.7 Climate response
- 2.8 Feedbacks
- 2.9 Albedo feedbacks
- 2.10 Ocean chemistry, ecosystems, and circulation
- 2.11 Permafrost
- References
- Chapter 3 Evaluation of climate model performance
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Model types
- 3.3 Model improvements
- 3.4 Model evaluation
- 3.5 Ensemble approach to evaluation
- 3.6 Model intercomparisons
- 3.7 Results
- 3.8 The ocean
- 3.9 Carbon cycle
- 3.10 The Paris Accords
- 3.11 Representative climate pathways
- 3.12 Near-term climate projections
- 3.13 Long-term projections
- References
- Chapter 4 Paleoclimates
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Preindustrial external radiative forcings
- 4.3 High CO2 worlds
- 4.4 Pleistocene glacial-interglacial dynamics
- 4.5 The CLIMAP Project
- 4.6 Holocene climate
- References
- Part II
- Chapter 5 Climate impacts: US sectors and regions
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Key sectors
- 5.3 Regional climate impacts
- References
- Chapter 6 Adaptation
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- References
- Chapter 7 Mitigation
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 GHG emission trends
- 7.3 Emission drivers
- 7.4 Carbon intensity of energy
- 7.5 Sectors
- 7.6 Buildings
- 7.7 Shared socioeconomic pathways – quantifying the paths
- 7.8 Comparison of SSP1 and SSP3
- 7.9 SSP5. Fossil fuel development
- References
- Part III
- Chapter 8 1.5oC versus 2.0oC warming
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 1.5oC and 2.0oC warming
- 8.3 Natural systems
- 8.4 Human systems
- References
- Chapter 9 Getting to net zero by 2050
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 The current situation (2021)
- 9.3 Road to net-zero emissions 2050
- 9.4 Population and GDP
- 9.5 Energy and CO2 prices
- 9.6 CO2 emissions
- 9.7 Total energy supply
- 9.8 Economic sectors
- 9.9 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 10 Climate engineering
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Solar radiation management
- 10.3 Aerosol injection into the stratosphere
- 10.4 Albedo enhancement of low-level marine clouds
- 10.5 Surface albedo enhancement
- 10.6 Carbon dioxide removal
- 10.7 Discussion
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: March 10, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 200
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128203088
- eBook ISBN: 9780128203095
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Kieran D. Ohara
Dr Kieran O’Hara is a Professor Emeritus from the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Kentucky. O’Hara is a Geologist with more than 25 years of experience researching in and teaching in the Earth and Environmental Sciences, with his research focusing more on structural geology and geochemistry. He has published 30 papers and has recently published books for a variety of audiences on Geology, Climate Change and Environmental Impacts. His areas of research have included the geochemical and structural study of pseudotachylytes and geological evidence of paleoclimates, including assessing methane levels.
Affiliations and expertise
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