Summary:
The book explores the crucial role that ice plays in global ecosystems and climate regulation, examining the history of ice on Earth and the dire consequences of its accelerated melting due to human activity. It presents scientific evidence of climate change, discusses the impact of diminishing ice on sea levels, weather patterns, and biodiversity, and urges immediate action to mitigate the crisis.
Key points:
1. Ice as a Climate Record: Ice stores Earth's climate history, with ice cores revealing past atmospheric conditions.
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