Klimaschock: Ursachen, Auswirkungen, Prognosen

Rising water levels in Germany, melting glacier caps, South Sea islands disappearing into the sea - is the planet heading for a catastrophe? Climate change has become one of the most controversial topics in world politics. Speculation about its possible consequences arouses fears and emotions, but also strengthens the global sense of togetherness and lets think together about strategies, albeit with moderate success. Climate Shock summarizes all findings on climate and climate change - professionally sound, objective and vivid. The presentation ranges from climate history to current climate research, its methods, possibilities and limitations. Accompanied by illustrations, diagrams and maps, the state of knowledge of our time is revealed and the great problems that could arise in the future are described. It also assesses recent weather events and explains the increase in natural disasters such as floods associated with climate change and other societal developments.