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Darkening Peaks - Glacier Retreat, Science, and Society (Hardcover)
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Darkening Peaks - Glacier Retreat, Science, and Society (Hardcover)
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"Retreat of mountain glaciers ranks alongside sea level rise and
extermination of species as one of the greatest threats posed by
continued global warming. The authoritative picture painted in
"Darkening Peaks" should help bring humanity to its senses and to
spur the actions needed."--James E. Hansen, NASA Goddard Institute
for Space Studies
"This important and timely book elucidates how glacier retreat is
affecting physical, biological, and human systems simultaneously.
The authors' perspectives from mountain regions worldwide provide
key insights at both global and local scales."--Cynthia Rosenzweig,
Earth Institute, Columbia University
"From an impressive range of disciplinary perspectives and
geographic locations, Darkening Peaks provides a refreshing look at
the real complexities involved with the causes and consequences of
environmental change."--Roger A. Pielke, Jr., author of "The Honest
Broker: Making Sense of Science in Policy and Politics"
"Glaciers play a major role in teaching us about our planet's past,
and in warning us about its future. They inspire fear, awe, and
fascination. Whatever your interest in glaciers, you will find this
rich, broadly ranging volume exciting."--Jared Diamond, author of
"Guns, Germs, and Steel" and "Collapse"
""Darkening Peaks" is a dazzling fusion of hard science, historical
narrative, and cultural context that outlines social responses for
coping with our changing environment."--Stephen H. Schneider,
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
"Combining the latest research results from the social and natural
sciences, "Darkening Peaks" succeeds in giving a timely and
detailed account of the cultural perceptions,
scientificobservations, trends, impacts, and responses associated
with glacial retreat. Highly recommended."--John Schellnhuber CBE,
Chief Science Advisor to the German government and Director,
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
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