Climate Change: What the Science Tells Us

Fletcher offers the first real textbook to present the science surrounding climate change at the right level for an undergraduate student. His polished writing style makes this an entertaining read while the pedagogical support and organization helps students better identify and understand key concepts, ideas and terms. Each chapter is organized with learning objectives, student exercises, videos, scientific citations to promote further learning, and creative thinking problems to underpin classroom discussion.

Chapter 1 What is the greenhouse effect and how is it being altered by human activities?

Chapter 2 What is the evidence for climate change?

Chapter 3 How do we know that humans are the primary cause of global warming?

Chapter 4 How do scientists project future climate?

Chapter 5 What is the reality of sea level rise?

Chapter 6 How does global warming affect North America?

Chapter 7 The Latest Word