TY - BOOK ID - 145621749 TI - Understanding the earth system : global change science for application AU - Cornell, Sarah AU - Prentice, I. Colin AU - House, Joanna AU - Downy, Catherine PY - 2012 SN - 1139564196 1283610825 0511921152 1139550632 9786613923271 1139549383 1139555596 1139554344 1139551884 PB - Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, DB - UniCat KW - Dynamic climatology. KW - Dynamic meteorology. UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:145621749 AB - Explaining the what, the how and the why of climate science, this multidisciplinary new book provides a review of research from the last decade, illustrated with cutting-edge data and observations. A key focus is the development of analysis tools that can be used to demonstrate options for mitigating and adapting to increasing climate risks. Emphasis is given to the importance of Earth system feedback mechanisms and the role of the biosphere. The book explains advances in modelling, process understanding and observations, and the development of consistent and coherent studies of past, present and 'possible' climates. This highly illustrated, data-rich book is written by leading scientists involved in QUEST, a major UK-led research programme. It forms a concise and up-to-date reference for academic researchers or students in the fields of climatology, Earth system science and ecology, and also a vital resource for professionals and policymakers working on any aspect of global change. ER -