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Craven, Greg.

What's the worst that could happen? : a rational response to the climate change debate / Greg Craven.

1st ed.

New York : Perigee, 2009.

264 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm

In What's the Worst That Could Happen? science teacher Greg Craven arms us with thinking tools to decide what to do, without having to decide which side is right. This book doesn't focus on what to think about global warming, but how to think about it, so you can come up with your own conclusion without having to buy into what anybody says.

Climatic changes.

Global warming.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Should I bother to read this book? -- The decision grid: what's the worst that could happen? (or giant mutant space hamsters) -- The nature of science: we never quite know for sure -- Our glitchy brains: "Have I been a fool? Oh, let me count the ways!" -- A beautiful rainbow of credibility: the credibility spectrum -- Gear up: mustering for the expedition -- A whole coop of chicken littles: statements from warmers -- Everything's going to be just fine: statements from skeptics -- It's not the temp that gets ya: demystifying the doomsday -- Author's conclusion: as if you couldn't already guess -- Reader's conclusion: some assembly required.

Publisher description

2009005375

9780399535017

0399535012

268795662

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