Frank R. Spellman 
Understanding Climate Change 
A Practical Guide

In this thought-provoking title, environmental science expert and professor Frank R. Spellman, Ph D, gives a clear-eyed and concise overview of climate changeexplaining what is really happening to our planet, why it is happening, and what can be done about it. Emphasizing scientific data and climate change indicators, Spellman gives a sober (but not panicked) assessment of the problems(natural and human-made) we face and looks at possible mitigating factors and solutions. Understanding Climate Change: A Practical Guide is an invaluable resource to the student, policy maker, and others facing this crisis. An extensive glossary demystifies much of the jargon employed in the public arena.