MBR: The Environmental Studies Shelf

The Environmental Studies Shelf

Urbanism in the Age of Climate Change
Peter Calthorpe
Island Press
Suite 300, 1718 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009
9781597267205, $35.00, www.urbanismclimatechange.org

In much of the world, most of a country's population now lives in
cities. "Urbanism in the Age of Climate Change" discusses the role of
cities in the climate change debate. Peter Calthorpe states that in
order for America and other nation's lifestyle to continue with the
minimum of environmental impact, we must embrace new methods and new
technologies and presents plans for the world up to the year 2050.
Drawing on his expertise as an architect, he states our best hope is
through designing our own future. "Urbanism in the Age of Climate
Change" is a thoughtful and enlightening read, enthusiastically
recommended.

Advancing the Science of Climate Change
National Research Council
500 Fifth Street, NW, Lockbox 285, Washington, DC 20055
9780309145886, $49.95, www.national-academies.org

Climate change is one of the most hotly debated topics in today's
science. The National Research Council has placed out a series of
books discussing the issue with extra focus on each of the major
topics involved. "Advancing the Science of Climate
Change" (9780309145886, $49.95) focuses on the importance of advancing
science in the continuing research into global warming. With
government intervention growing, scientific research is more vital
than ever. "Informing an Effective Response to Climate
Change" (9780309145947, $49.95) focuses on reporting the facts that
have been found on the issue and making it so that the people and
politicians are well informed and are fully understanding of the issue
at hand. "Limiting the Magnitude for Future Climate
Change" (9780309145978, $49.95) analyzes what can be done to reduce
the impact that climate change will have on our society and our world.
Reducing the impact will be the first step in reacting to the climate
change which cannot be stopped. "Adapting to the Impacts of Climate
Change" (9780309145916, $49.95) is a guide elaborating further on how
America can change to meet what climate change has wrought for the
country. Managing resources and protecting the people and
infrastructure of society are the goals within. The series as a whole
provides highly scholarly insight on the dilemma and how to answer it,
making each core additions to any environmental studies community or
college library collection.

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