Philip's RGS Atlas of the World

by Philip's Maps

ISBN: 9781849076197

Published: 2022-10-06

Packed with the latest statistics and filled with clear cartography, the Philip's RGS Atlas of the World gives a striking view of the Earth's surface and its many complexities and treasures. "This atlas brilliantly captures what a precious and impressive place we live in." -- Michael Palin " Beautifully put together, lavishly laid out. In a word - sumptuous!" -- Tim Marshall author of Power of Geography A veritable encyclopaedia of geographic and demographic information, profusely illustrated... Extraordinary." --The New York Times We open with the latest global picture of energy resources and their exploitation. Who are the big users of fossil fuels? What are the alternatives and where and how is their use growing? We also review the impact of energy use on the environment both now and potentially in the future - oil spills, land clearance and dumping of waste. Using charts, maps, tables and graphs we reveal the current state of the earth. Exceptional satellite images of the earth...