Climate Balance: A Balanced and Realistic View of Climate Change

by Steven E. Sondergard

It's time for the real story behind climate change. Climate change has been a hot topic in recent years. Everyone has something to say about global warming, but most of the information has been presented in one-sided fashion. With so many conflicting views, it has been difficult to determine the best course of action to solve the problem everyone's talking about. Now, author Steven E. Sondergard presents the balanced approach needed for appropriate solutions. Weighing both sides of the issue, readers will finally be able to find the truth about global warming. Complete with extensive research and numerous calculations testing theories, Sondergard provides readers with an unbiased, in-depth look at the many questions frequently asked, such What is climate, and what causes it to change? Are all greenhouse gases created equal? Is global warming real? What impact does mankind have on increased greenhouse gases? Can mankind take action to avoid a climate 'jump'? How much should human-caused greenhouse gas production be reduced? What is the outlook for fossil fuels? What can we reasonably do? Find a balanced and realistic view of climate change with Sondergard's thought-provoking Climate Balance.

400 pages, Perfect Paperback

First published November 3, 2009

Reviews

[Dina · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm not sure what to make of this book as it subtly but surely argues the opposite of widely supported opinion that climate change and carbon dioxide is the direct result of human activity. Since I am not a scientist nor climatologist, I cannot argue with anything he writes in this book and it's all very interesting. However, it is also concerning. He attributes climate change to solar activity and earth rotation. He blames lack of consensus of data adjustment/manipulation between different organizations as the cause for disagreement. And generally tells us the real data and climatology is vastly complicated so we shouldn't settle on conclusions yet. The most interesting was his explanation of how weather models are designed. I however didn't finish this book.

I wish more scientists reviewed this book because it's hard to believe him nor disagree but definitely makes one question his intentions or political influences. Side note: this is the first book I have read on climate change. Probably not the best choice.