Geoengineering Earth's Climate: Resetting the Thermostat (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781512415698)

Most scientists agree that Earth is warming rapidly. Glaciers are melting and rising seawaters are submerging islands and coastal cities. In the coming decades, millions will likely have to escape extreme weather caused by climate change.

Some scientists say we need to act faster and with radical new technologies--now--to save our planet. They propose geoengineering, or "engineering Earth," to reset our global thermostat. Ideas include thickening clouds with chemicals to reduce the amount of sunlight and pulling carbon dioxide from the air with machines. However, critics say that geoengineering could backfire and create even worse weather. Is geoengineering too risky? Or is it our best hope of survival?

Author: Jennifer Swanson
ISBN-10: 1512415693
ISBN-13: 9781512415698
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books (Tm)
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2017
Pages: 96
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.40w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 8.2
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 190015 / Geoengineering Earth's Climate: Resetting the Thermostat


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2017
School Library Journal 10/01/2017
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 pg. 178 - Recommended, Satisfactory