Summary:
The book traces the scientific and societal evolution of the understanding of climate change, from early speculations to the complex computer models and international negotiations of the modern era. It provides a comprehensive history of how scientists came to realize that human activities could alter the global climate and explores the challenges of dealing with this unprecedented global threat.
Key points:
1. Early Climate Science: Weart covers the discovery of greenhouse gases and the greenhouse effect, which are key to understanding how human activities affect climate.
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