TY  - BOOK
AU  - Starke, Linda
TI  - State of the world: confronting climate change 2009: a worldwa h institute report on progress to 
SN  - 9781844076949
U1  - 333.72 
PY  - 2009///
CY  - London
PB  - Earthscan
KW  - PL
N1  - 1 The Perfect Storm--
2 A Safe Landing for the Climate--
3 Farming and Land Use to Cool the Planet; Climate Connections--
4 An Enduring Energy Future--
5 Building Resilience--
6 Sealing the Deal to Save the Climate; Climate Change Reference Guide and Glossary
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The year 2009 will be pivotal for Earth's climate. As scientists warn that we have only a few years to reverse the rise in greenhouse gas emissions if we are to avoid abrupt and catastrophic climate change, the world community has agreed to finalize negotiations on a new climate agreement in Copenhagen in late 2009. Intended to inject new inspiration and energy into national and international climate negotiations, this 26th edition of State of the World examines the steps we urgently need to take to prevent a global catastrophe while adapting to the now inevitable climatic shifts already set i.
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