Sowing the Wind: Reflections on the Earth's Atmosphere by Young, Louise B - 1990

New York: Prentice Hall Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket 1990. Hardcover. Marfree, acidfree later ILLUS prtg markedoff for small dent & scuffs on unclipped DJ VG/VG; not written-in, underlined, club, remainder or ex-library. Usually mails within 12 hours, full buyer protection, refund -- our business is founded on your satisfaction. From Publishers WeeklyTo readers confused by conflicting reports on pollution and global warming, this guide to atmospheric science offers clarification. After introducing us to the troposphere and its early exploration by balloonists, Young ( The Blue Planet ) discusses weather systems and climatic change. We learn about the emergence of life on Earth, the natural processes that maintain chemical balance and the role of the sun in life systems. Next Young addresses the threats to our planet: acid rain, depletion of the ozone layer and global warming (the greenhouse effect) , to which she takes a cautious approach. She believes there is still uncertainty about the timing and degree of change. Advocating measures that would reduce greenhouse gases an; 5.75 x 8.75 in.; 224 pages .