Format:
xv, 240 Seiten, 8 ungezählte Seiten :
,
Illustrationen, Diagramme, Karten ;
,
20 cm.
ISBN:
978-0-19-069115-8
Content:
A Farewell to Ice is a fascinating book that addresses the issue of the retreat of the Arctic ice and its implications for our planet in a way that is engaging, scientific, and yet easy to follow and understand. Peter Wadhams is not only an experienced Arctic researcher but also an excellent storyteller who manages to shed light on ice’s role in Earth’s past, present, and future, while presenting the problem of sea ice retreat in its true dimensions. Wadhams uses a historical review of the formation and evolution of ice on Earth to argue that not only is the ice melting rapidly but also that it is imperative for people to take measures to address this problem without further delay. The Arctic is his main focus; the fate of the ice in the region is vital for the world’s climate and consequently for humanity. Each of the fourteen chapters of the book follows a different issue with the same purpose: to persuade the reader that it is essential that we take action at every possible level to address the climate crisis we have put ourselves in.
Note:
Originally published: Allen Lane, 2016. - Includes bibliographical references and index
Language:
English
Subjects:
Physics
Keywords:
Meereis
;
Klimaänderung
;
Fachkunde
Author information:
Munk, Walter 1917-2019
Author information:
Wadhams, Peter 1948-
