A practical guide to observing, measuring and understanding the weather, aimed at those who enjoy the outdoors. It can also be used as an aid to planning holidays in the UK and abroad with the country-by-country climate guides and statistics, along with in-depth explanations of global weather patterns. It includes easily accessible information on how to interpret weather signs and guidance on measuring and recording the weather. It takes a detailed, factual and balanced look at the implications of environmental issues currently in the headlines, such as the greenhouse effect, global warming, El Nino and the ozone layer.