Last spring, the international science weekly, Nature devoted most of its pages to the climate dilemma now facing our planet.  This special issue, entitled "The Coming Climate Crunch" should be required reading for all those concerned with the challenge of global warming.  Included are articles on the difficulty of reducing CO₂ emissions, on how we need to quickly reduce greenhouse emissions, on how today's consumption levels of fossil fuels must be reduced, on how even the most stringent targets will be missed, and on some of the worst-case scenarios of inevitable climate deterioration if we do nothing.

    In addition to articles, essays, commentaries, and editorials, this special issue also features an annual book review section dedicated to the climatic theme.  For all readers looking for a succinct update on global problems and solutions to today's dangerous climate situation, this climate special issue of Nature is highly recommended.