The Modern Scholar: Global Warming, Global Threat

I regularly look for scholarly titles on Audible and I think this is one of the best. Nicely done undergraduate level introduction to the Earth's climate mechanisms and what part they play in the phenomenon of global warming. The lecture format is clear and the course guideline gives additional info and pointers to further reading. Good job Dr. McElroy. Definitely worth the $'s.

Global climate change is a complex subject. Unfortunately, many of those who write about it do not understand the facts and theories that are behind the current opinions. So, we have dozens of opinions written (or spoken) by people who don't understand the subject.

If we are changing the earth's climate in ways that could harm us, we will need to do something about it. Something effective. But before you decide, try to understand. These lectures are a good place to start.

They are lectures, not a popular science book. They can be dry and technical in parts, but they are fascinating. The lectures and course notes are thorough and understandable. You need only a high school science background to understand them.

When you are done, will will know enough to be able to understand why environmental scientists feel the way they do. You will also understand a little of the politics and economics that are part of the current debates over global warming. You will know enough to develop an opinion of your own. You will be able to separate the science, from the economics and politics - and the facts from the opinions - on both sides.

Now, I understand why all these scientists claim that there is such a strong consensus among scientists on how "global warming" is a real, true, measurable phenomena. McElroy explains clearly how our petro-chemical activities are indeed changing the climate. The science covered in these lectures reveal not only the dangers that we are facing if we continue our current lifestyle unchecked, but I also learned so much about the climate, the weather, the ocean, the chemistry of life on this planet that I now feel more able to listen to a wide variety of science-related discussions than I had before. And McElroy has a cool voice for a narrator.

this lecture series was high-level, clear, logical, very interesting, and incredibly relevant. i highly recommend it if you're looking for basic background on the global weather system and an unbiased explanation of recent climate change and its potential impact.

If you really want to understand the science behind the political noise, this lecture series is for you.

The lectures are technical, but still very accessible to a layperson. The lecturer explains complicated topics in a clear and easily understandable way without talking down to his listeners.

If you don't understand how we are changing the earth, and where we are going. THIS IS A MUST….