Hansen, James E. 1941-

Storms of my grandchildren : the truth about the coming climate catastrophe and our last chance to save humanity / James Hansen ; illustrations by Makiko Sato. - 1st U.S. ed. - New York : Bloomsbury USA, c2009. - xvi, 304 p. : ill., ports. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 282-286) and index.

The Vice President's climate Task Force -- The A-Team and the Secretary's quandary -- A visit to the White House -- Time warp -- Dangerous reticence : a slippery slope -- The Faustian bargain : humanity's own trap -- Is there still time? : a tribute to Charles David Keeling -- Target carbon dioxide : where should humanity aim? -- An honest, effective path -- The Venus Syndrome -- Storms of my grandchildren -- Appendix 1. Key differences with contrarians -- Appendix 2. Global climate forcings and radiative feedbacks.

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