Streissguth, Thomas,  1958- <br/><br/>
Extreme weather  [electronic resource] / 
Tom Streissguth ; Michael E. Mann, consulting editor. 
 - Detroit, Mich. :  Greenhaven Press,  c2010. 
 - 1 online resource (116 p.) :  col. ill., col. map. 
 - Confronting global warming Gale eBooks .
 - Confronting global warming. .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Global climate change and extreme weather : an introduction -- Heat waves -- Drought -- Rainfall and flooding -- Hurricanes and tropical cyclones -- Extratropical storms -- Seasonal variability -- Conclusion. 
<br/><br/> Explores in detail the range of current and impending challenges the planet faces as a result of global warming. Examines these issues from a variety of expert perspectives, highlights key future challenges, and addresses the pros and cons of potential solutions. This volume focuses on extreme weather. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780737755169 (electronic book) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Climatic extremes.<br/>Climatic changes.<br/>Weather.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>QC981.8.C53  / E97 2010 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>551.5