Greta Thunberg curates a technical manual on the current ecological state of the planet, organizing contributions from over one hundred atmospheric scientists, economists, and historians. The text examines the physics of heat-trapping gases, the accelerating rate of ocean acidification, and the loss of biodiversity across specific biomes. It breaks down the math of carbon budgets and the feedback loops occurring in the Arctic permafrost. The narrative transitions from meteorological data to the logistical challenges of green energy infrastructure, emphasizing that incremental carbon offsets are insufficient to stop warming.
Environmental advocates and policy students use this volume as a reference for the mechanisms behind climate change. Readers gain a inventory of the connections between global consumption patterns and localized weather extremes. The book provides a technical foundation for understanding carbon sink sequestration, the limitations of current geoengineering proposals, and the specific legislative changes required to overhaul global energy systems. A person finished with this text understands the disparity between national climate pledges and the physical reality of atmospheric carbon concentrations.
- Published
- 2022
- Language
- EN
