`Author:` `Availability:` > [!info] > ## Key Takeaways ## Summary ## Quotes - ## Notes `Concepts:` `Knowledge Base:` [[Books index]] Michael McElroy’s _Global Warming: Global Threat_ explores the complex and interconnected environmental challenges posed by human activity. McElroy, a leading atmospheric scientist, delves into how industrial practices have disrupted Earth’s delicate ecological balance. The book and accompanying lectures provide a comprehensive overview of key environmental issues, including greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, air pollution, and acid rain, as well as their cumulative effects on global warming.  One central focus of McElroy’s work is the [[Science]] behind global [[Climate Change]], highlighting the role of carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and industrial chlorofluorocarbons in amplifying the greenhouse effect. He stresses the urgent need for public understanding and meaningful action to address these problems, emphasising the consequences of inaction for planetary health and human well-being. By combining scientific analysis with discussions on [[Politics]] and [[Economics]], McElroy provides a multidisciplinary approach to understanding global warming, making his work both educational and a call to action. McElroy’s research underscores the importance of transitioning to [[Sustainable]] practices and reducing humanity’s environmental footprint to mitigate the impending threats posed by climate change . `Concepts:` [[Ecology]] `Knowledge Base:` [[Digital index]]