Waters of the World. How the Mysteries of Oceans, Atmosphere, Glaciers, and Climate of Our Planet Were Unraveled

As late as the mid-twentieth century, it was believed that the climate on Earth was stable, and only with the emergence of climatology in its modern form did the concept of "climate change" cease to be an oxymoron. How did the new understanding of our planet and the global climate system develop? Who were the people responsible for the emergence of climatology as a systematic science about Earth? In telling its story, Sarah Dry refers to the tales of these individuals—tales of risky adventures, rebellion, and thrilling discoveries made in mountain expeditions, travels to tropical islands, and during flights into the heart of a hurricane. Thanks to these pioneers, humanity was able to unveil the mysteries of Earth and understand how our planet works, how we have influenced it and continue to do so. Understanding this is especially important for us today, as we stand on the brink of a climate crisis, and we must prevent its worst consequences.