A Global Warming Primer

A uniquely powerful resource [that] presents the science of climate change clearly, in a way that will be understandable to readers without scientific training ... a joy to read. -- Physics Today Rarely has a book laid out all of the facts about climate change on Earth so clearly ... this work ought to be required reading for anyone who actually cares about Earth as a planet. -- David Eicher, Astronomy Magazine Bennett's language is simple, direct and clear ... if you know anyone who is unsure about climate change, or wants a short, ""basic-level"" introduction to the subject, this book is for them. -- David Kirtley and Daniel Bailey for SkepticalScience.com Jeffrey Bennett has done what many others have been unable to do: He has made climate science understandable. -- Gov. Bill Ritter, Jr. (Colorado), Author of Powering Forward For anyone who doubts the reality of the threat, this is the book to read. -- Kimbal Musk, Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist, and Co-Founder of The Kitchen Author Jeffrey Bennett has an extraordinary ability to explain climate change and its impact on our planet and its inhabitants in a clear and simple manner. This is the book to read to get the true story. -- Ben Bressler, Founder, Natural Habitat Adventures In engaging, accessible, and accurate prose, Jeffrey Bennett clearly explains the science of climate change, ending with a thoughtful exploration of ways to solve the problems it poses for our future. -- Ann Reid, Executive Director, National Center for Science Education This delightfully perceptive book is a must-read for everyone concerned about our future. -- William Gail, Past President, American Meteorological Society This book offers us just we need right now: clarity. I wish everyone in the world would pause and read this book. -- Dr. Michelle Thaller, Astronomer and TEDx speaker Bennett's careful and question-by-question presentation will lead any fair-minded person to see the warming issue more clearly and increase understanding of the need for concern. -- Hon. George P. Shultz, Secretary of State under President Ronald Reagan A friendly yet authoritative look at how we know what we know about the climate, and why we need to do something about it. -- Carl Zimmer, Author of Evolution: Making Sense of Life Concise, crystal clear, packed with the best available information -- this is the book to grab if you want to be well informed about climate change. -- Spencer Weart, Author of The Discovery of Global Warming If you don't know what to think about climate change -- or even if you do -- this is the one book to read. -- Seth Shostak, SETI Institute and Host of Big Picture Science Everyone should read this important text -- our future and our children's future depend on it. -- Gabe L. Finke, CEO, Ascentris Carefully dismantles the misconceptions that have clouded the debate on climate change, then presents the solutions we must pursue to solve this critical challenge. A must-read for believers and skeptics alike. -- Andrew Chaikin, Author of A Man on the Moon