Drought: The Quiet Disaster

By: Cunningham, Kevin

Ancient lakes turned into wastelands. Vast fields of brown grass. Desperate people on the move in search of water. Droughts have become a threat around the world. The Planet in Danger series delves into the science behind this often-overlooked catastrophe. In Drought: The Quiet Disaster, experts discuss climate change's role in causing more frequent and intense droughts. Eyewitnesses tell vivid stories of life during drought and share hopeful accounts of finding solutions to problems. Color images and fast facts supply another level of information. Maps track drought while a glossary defines important terms. Special sections point readers to resources for learning more.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FBS568HK
• ISBN13: 9798892603928
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers
• Length: 32 Pages