Paul brown global warming biography of rory

Paul Brown, The Guardian's environment correspondent until 2005, has compiled a book full of stunning photographs, alarming data and passionate quotes to illustrate the global warming crisis.

Paul brown global warming biography of rory

Paul brown global warming biography of rory

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The book's publication is timely: according to the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, EU countries are committed to reducing their carbon emissions by 5-8 percent by next year! With Europe experiencing record temperatures, violent storms, floods and wildfires, it's getting easier to win over climate change sceptics; but, it should be noted, increased petrol taxes and graphic warnings on cigarette packages haven't persuaded that many individuals to give up driving or smoking.

Brown's book presents beautiful and dramatic photos illustrating the problems of climate change, and images of the rapid retreat of glaciers on Mt.

Kilimanjaro and the immediate danger confronting small island nations from rising sea levels are particularly poignant. But it's a