Our Fragile Moment: how lessons from the Earth's past can help us survive the cl

Description: Our Fragile Moment by Michael E. Mann In this sweeping work of science and history, the renowned climate scientist and author of The New Climate War shows us the conditions on Earth that allowed humans not only to exist but thrive, and how they are imperilled if we veer off course.For the vast majority of its 4.54 billion years, Earth has proven it can manage just fine without human beings. Then came the first proto-humans, who emerged just a little more than 2 million years ago - a fleeting moment in geological time. What is it that made this benevolent moment of ours possible? Ironically, its the very same thing that now threatens us - climate change.The drying of the tropics during the Pleistocene period created a niche for early hominids, who could hunt prey as forests gave way to savannahs in the African tropics. The sudden cooling episode known as the Younger Dryas 13,000 years ago, which occurred just as Earth was thawing out of the last Ice Age, spurred the development of agriculture in the fertile crescent. The Little Ice Age cooling of the 16th-19th centuries led to famines and pestilence for much of Europe, yet it was a boon for the Dutch, who were able to take advantage of stronger winds to shorten their ocean voyages.The conditions that allowed humans to live on this earth are fragile, incredibly so. Climate variability has at times created new niches that humans or their ancestors could potentially exploit, and challenges that at times have spurred innovation. But theres a relatively narrow envelope of climate variability within which human civilisation remains viable. And our survival depends on conditions remaining within that range.In this book, renowned climate scientist Michael Mann arms readers with the knowledge necessary to appreciate the gravity of the unfolding climate crisis, while emboldening them - and others - to act before it truly does become too late.This detailed and yet marvelously readable look at our climatic past offers us the information we need to understand our climatic future - and more importantly, to act to shape that future in the here and now.-Bill McKibben, author of The End of NatureMann has a tremendous depth of knowledge about the history of our planets climate, which is why his words of warning and optimism are so important. This book provides important lessons from humanitys past to empower readers to help protect our future.-Former US Vice President Al GoreReading Our Fragile Moment is like taking a spectacular hike through billions of years of Earths climate history with one of the great scientists of our time. Oh look - theres the meteor that wiped out the dinosaurs! Theres the great ocean conveyor! Theres the Rossby waves! When you reach the summit of Manns wonderful book, you will understand just how rare and beautiful our moment is - and why we need to fight harder to protect it.-Jeff Goodell, author of The Heat Will Kill You First FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Michael E. Mann is Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science at Penn State. He has received many honours and awards, including his selection by Scientific American as one of the fifty leading visionaries in science and technology in 2002. Additionally, he contributed, with other IPCC authors, to the award of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. In 2018 he received the Award for Public Engagement with Science from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the Climate Communication Prize from the American Geophysical Union. In 2020 he was elected to the US National Academy of Sciences. He is the author of numerous books, including Dire Predictions- understanding climate change and The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars- dispatches from the front lines. He lives in State College, Pennsylvania. Details ISBN1761380567 Author Michael E. Mann Publisher Scribe Publications Format Paperback Pages 320 Year 2023 ISBN-13 9781761380563 Publication Date 2023-10-03 Imprint Scribe Publications Subtitle how lessons from the Earths past can help us survive the climate crisis Place of Publication Carlton North Country of Publication Australia Audience General NZ Release Date 2023-10-02 AU Release Date 2023-10-02 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145306281;

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