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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Not exactly twins: the Arctic and the Antarctic are quite different.
Chapter 2: Two main forces shape our planet’s climate overall today: ice and the greenhouse effect.
Chapter 3: Our planet’s repeated ice ages through time have molded our seas and landscapes.
Chapter 4: Multiple scientific methods let us reconstruct past climate shifts and verify today’s global warming reality as well.
Chapter 5: Human actions have fueled climate change for centuries.
Chapter 6: Climate change has tangible effects on human life today.
Chapter 7: Climate change is inevitable, but we can learn to manage it.
Description
A World Without Ice (2009) is about our planet, its climate, its human residents – and ice. Ice has always been a major player in Earth’s climate. These blinks explain why we may soon see a world without ice, why that would have dramatic consequences for Earth and humans alike, and how we can cope with climate change.
Who Should Listen
- Anyone hoping for a sustainable future on Earth
- Anyone interested in polar ice, icebergs, glacial ice and snow
- Anyone interested in geology or politics