Earth matters : loving our planet / Carole Wilkinson ; illustrated by Hilary Cresp.

"Earth does so much for us. Let's understand what we need to do to love planet Earth. Earth matters." -- Back cover.

Includes index.

Introduction -- Our atmosphere -- If we didn't have an atmosphere -- Too much of a good thing -- The greenhouse effect -- Why are greenhouse gases increasing -- Where Australia's greenhouse gases come from -- Fossil fuels -- Non-renewable energy -- Renewable energy -- Consequences of global warming -- Extreme weather -- Waste facts -- The plan -- The good news.

The Earth's climate is changing. It is getting hotter. In Australia over the past 50 years, maximum temperatures have been creeping higher. There have been record droughts, floods and bushfires. Why is this happening and what can we do to stop it getting worse? And what role does the atmosphere, greenhouse gases, fossil fuels and renewable energy play in all of this? Discover the answers in Climate Matters: Saving our planet!