Primer on Climate Change and Sustainable Development: Facts, Policy Analysis, and Applications [Repost]

Our current knowledge of the basic science of climate change is summarized, before progressing to future scenarios of development, in this condensed and accessible review of the latest state-of-the-art assessments of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Possible adaptation and mitigation measures, including cost and benefit analysis, are covered as well. The book will be an invaluable textbook for students of environmental science and policy, and researches and policy makers involved in all aspects of climate change.