Embracing the full scope of the Climatic Research Unit, this book serves a broad audience with extensive new data and excellent overviews of the past, present and potential future climates of the British Isles.

Provides an account of what we know about climate and changing climates at the end of the 20th century. Integrating the historical and geographical dimensions of climate, the crucial link between past and future climatic conditions is examined in this text through the geographical lens of Britain.

'...a useful source of practical classroom information and material. At £17.99 the volume is reasonably priced, and the reviewer recommends it without reservation to scientist, teacher and weather enthusiast alike.' - Geographical Journal, March 99