Confused by the climate negotiations in Kyoto? Fear a sellout but can’t
quite put your finger on why? Read the second edition of Global Warming: The
Complete Briefing by John Houghton, the conference’s top science adviser, and
you’ll see how far the politicians have strayed. As lucid and readable a
briefing as you could hope for. Published by Cambridge University Press,
£40, ISBN 0521620899.
More from New Scientist
Explore the latest news, articles and features
Popular articles
Trending New Scientist articles
1
We've found a mysterious substance on Titan and Pluto
2
Faecal transplant makes the brains of old mice act young again
3
Fully autonomous drones have killed human soldiers for the first time
4
Most portable air conditioners suck – but there's an easy fix
5
A quantum state that lasts forever may finally be within our grasp
6
Our brains have their first thoughts surprisingly early in life
7
The secrets to keeping your brain sharp in old age
8
Pigeons lock their eyes in place when they are flying
9
Autism may have two distinct subtypes that vary by brain activity
10
Mercury may have gained all of its unexpected water in a single day
