Julie Mitchell
Those of us who live in the Napa Valley are no strangers to the effects of climate change. Last summer and fallâs extreme heat and devastating wildfires â along with drought, floods, hurricanes, and fires worldwide â should be enough to convince even the most skeptical that the earth is heating up. But what is climate change, really? And what is meant by global warming? How can an ocean temperature rise of just a few degrees cause climate catastrophes?
Itâs easy to get confused, overwhelmed, and downright depressed about the climate crisis. But thanks to research being done by scientists, environmentalists, journalists, and entrepreneurs, there are many books available that break down some of the most pressing climate issues into understandable bites that provide an overview of the different kinds of environmental concerns.