3 Degrees More

Produktbeschreibung

This open access book describes in detail what life on this planet would be like if its average surface temperature were to rise 3 degrees Celsius above the preindustrial level. On this basis, the book argues that it is imperative to keep this temperature rise below 2 degrees Celsius. It then lays out a detailed plan of what politically feasible, cost-effective measures should now be taken to achieve this goal. In this context, the book provides detailed discussions of climate finance, climate education and nature-based solutions. The book has been translated into English from the original German version published in 2022, and contains an original foreword and preface. 

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1 Climate and weather at 3 degrees more.- Chapter 2 Biodiversity at the tipping point.- Chapter 3 Agriculture in a hot world.- Chapter 4 Escape from heat, drought and extreme weather.- Chapter 5 Economic impacts.- Chapter 6 Stop rainforest deforestation.- Chapter 7 Reforestation in the tropics and subtropics.- Chapter 8 Bauhaus Earth.- Chapter 9 Peatland must be wet.- Chapter 10 Humus enrichment of soils.- Chapter 11 Strengthen terrestrial water cycles.- Chapter 12 Germany under climate stress.- Chapter 13 People must know what they are in for!. 

Autoreninfo

Klaus Wiegandt, born in Stettin in 1939, studied at the University of Economics and Politics in Hamburg, then worked in management positions in the German retail sector for around 30 years and was CEO of an international trading company.

Since the end of his professional career in 1999, Klaus Wiegandt has dedicated himself to fundamental questions of life and major social challenges on a scientific basis as founder and chairman of Forum für Verantwortung. His foundation promotes education, science and research, especially in the field of sustainable development.