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  • Genre:SCIENCE
  • SubGenre:Earth Sciences / General
  • Language:English
  • Pages:234
  • eBook ISBN:9781738922222

The Threat to Earth

How Climate Change Has Become the Life and Death for Humanity

by Christopher Uchenwa

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Overview
The "Threat to Earth" is a comprehensive non-fiction book that explores the devastating impact of climate change on humanity and the planet. The book begins by introducing the reader to the concept of climate change and its root causes, providing a brief history of the creation of the earth by God the Creator and the recognition of climate change as a global threat. It then delves into the effects of climate change on the natural world, such as rising temperatures, melting polar ice caps, extreme weather events, and the decline in biodiversity. The book also examines the impact of climate change on human health, including increased air pollution, disease outbreaks, and displacement and submerging of cities due to extreme weather events and rising sea levels. Furthermore, the book looks at the economic consequences of climate change, such as the loss of coastal infrastructure and properties, decline in agricultural production, and energy costs. It also examines the threat of poor nations in the global fight against climate change and the importance of international cooperation and policy action. The book concludes by highlighting the urgent need for action to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change, emphasizing the importance of individual and collective action. It also provides an overview of mitigation and adaptation strategies, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions through renewable energy, implementing adaptation measures, and the Net Zero Vision. In all, "The Threat to Earth" is a thought-provoking and informative book that highlights the grave threat of climate change to our planet and its inhabitants. It urges readers to take immediate action to address the crisis and emphasizes that it is only through individual and collective efforts that we can hope to create a sustainable future.
Description
The "Threat to Earth" is a comprehensive non-fiction book that explores the devastating impact of climate change on humanity and the planet. The book begins by introducing the reader to the concept of climate change and its root causes, providing a brief history of the creation of the earth by God the Creator and the recognition of climate change as a global threat. It then delves into the effects of climate change on the natural world, such as rising temperatures, melting polar ice caps, extreme weather events, and the decline in biodiversity. The book also examines the impact of climate change on human health, including increased air pollution, disease outbreaks, and displacement and submerging of cities due to extreme weather events and rising sea levels. Furthermore, the book looks at the economic consequences of climate change, such as the loss of coastal infrastructure and properties, decline in agricultural production, and energy costs. It also examines the threat of poor nations in the global fight against climate change and the importance of international cooperation and policy action. The book concludes by highlighting the urgent need for action to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change, emphasizing the importance of individual and collective action. It also provides an overview of mitigation and adaptation strategies, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions through renewable energy, implementing adaptation measures, and the Net Zero Vision. In all, "The Threat to Earth" is a thought-provoking and informative book that highlights the grave threat of climate change to our planet and its inhabitants. It urges readers to take immediate action to address the crisis and emphasizes that it is only through individual and collective efforts that we can hope to create a sustainable future.
About the author
Christopher Uchenwa is an award-winning Nigerian-Canadian author, environmental activist, and expert in sustainability accounting. He is also an international speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur. As the founder of Global Environmental Watch Organization (GEWO), he has dedicated his life to creating a safer world by protecting the environment from the dangers posed by climate change. With a background in accounting and finance, Christopher brings a unique perspective to the fight against climate change. He is a member of both the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) of Canada and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants of United Kingdom, and his expertise in sustainability accounting gives him unparalleled authority in the subject matter of his book. Christopher's childhood experiences of the devastating effects of pollution and deforestation in Nigeria inspired his passion for environmental activism. His book, The Threat to Earth, is a call to action that explores the urgent need for action to save the planet from the devastating effects of global warming.

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