The Icy Planet: Saving Earth's Refrigerator

This book explores the impact of climate change on ice, snow, and permafrost in Antarctica, the Arctic, and high mountains. It argues that melting ice and snow are causing global overheating and losing the planet's refrigeration factor. The author suggests that carbon dioxide is the control knob of climate and sea level for the past 1000 million years and explores the effects of climate change in the three main icy regions. He concludes by analyzing how politics and economics are determining our response to global overheating and offers cautiously optimistic solutions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 472 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc

This captivating book transports readers to the awe-inspiring landscapes of Antarctica, the Arctic, and the towering mountains, unveiling the dramatic transformations taking place within their icy realms. Ice and snow, acting as nature's powerful reflectors, play a crucial role in maintaining a cool planet by reflecting solar energy back into space. However, as the effects of global overheating intensify, these precious icy elements are melting away, diminishing our planet's natural refrigeration system.

The author begins by presenting compelling evidence that carbon dioxide has served as the primary control knob for climate and sea level over the past 1000 million years. This insightful exploration then delves into the profound impacts of climate change in the three vital icy regions. Through vivid descriptions and expert analysis, the author vividly illustrates how climate change will shape our future, both near and far.

The story concludes by examining the complex interplay between politics and economics, highlighting the critical challenges we face in transitioning from a fossil fuel-dependent infrastructure to a renewable energy-driven one. It serves as a sobering reminder of the immense global challenges inherent in this transformative shift.

While acknowledging that finding an immediate solution is elusive, the author maintains a cautiously optimistic outlook, emphasizing the importance of collective action and the power of knowledge. By embracing the solutions outlined in this book and embracing a shared commitment to protect our planet, we can strive to save Earth's refrigerator and secure a sustainable future for generations to come.

Weight: 772g
Dimension: 241 x 168 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780197627983