Description
This book goes into the story of how scientists unraveled the mystery of the thawing Arctic in the 1990s. Floating summer sea ice receded, shifting ocean circulation, and causing global weather changes. The Arctic’s permafrost warmed, and treeless tundra was overtaken by shrubs. Author Mark Serreze’s riveting firsthand account describes how scientists from around the globe found answers over three decades. Puzzlement turned to alarm as they concluded the Arctic is rapidly thawing due to climate change—and humans are to blame.
