An accessible guide to the threat of global warming and practical ways to help. Global warming is the biggest environmental threat facing humanity. From drought to hurricanes, global warming has various effects on our lives, some positive but most are negative. People fear potentially catastrophic consequences but there is a disturbing lack of understanding about global warming and what can be done about it.Global Warmingbreaks through the jargon, offering readers both a clear description of the problem and a practical guide to solutions, from decreasing reliance on automobiles to increased recycling to political activism. It offers hope that each of us can do something to solve the problem and encourages us to act-not only for ourselves, but for future generations.