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Dec 07, 2020 06:43AM
I picked this book for a few reasons and I'm looking forward to jumping in! The author, Dr Henry Pollack, and Al Gore won the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize for their work with the IPCC - the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. This book focuses on the water around the world, from mountain glaciers that provide drinking water to melting permafrost to rising sea levels. And partly I am just intrigued by this book and want to read it!
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I hope to read this book as it looks very interesting. I have no idea when I am going to get to start it though. :) Sorry, per usual. :) I will let you know when I do, and will look forward to your reviews in advance of my starting, as I am certain it will be in 2021 for me. My home public library has it, but we are not at home right now. When I get back I will get on it. Of course, last month's selection also awaits me. :) Enjoy everyone!
Michael wrote: "I hope to read this book as it looks very interesting. I have no idea when I am going to get to start it though. :) Sorry, per usual. :) I will let you know when I do, and will look forward to your..." No worries! I'm happy to chat at any point about any of the books :D
Finished! I give this book 5 stars because it's super well written and very clearly lays out all the issues, interactions, and processes in clear detail. For example, it explains how ocean acidification actually happens, which is a complex multi step process. Also, it's depressing because the collapse of ice sheets almost seems guaranteed at this point, or perhaps I'm being dark and pessimistic. The end also explains ways we can try to curb climate change and emissions and also sequester carbon. I'll be honest that I skimmed this chapter because I just also finished reading "Drawdown" - an entire book about this very thing. So stash that title away for further reading, if you want. Overall, great book, very educational and clear, and happy end of 2020!!!
I am going to start on A World Without Ice. Glad to be back in on the reading. 🙂
I had to put this book on hold. I was finding reading time limited and ran out of loan time for it at my local library. I am enjoying what I have managed to get through so far. I will pick it up again after hopefully finishing the next book in the given time. 🙂
It's a terrific book, the award is absolutely deserved. I love nature very much I often post my thoughts on a speech writing service https://uk.edubirdie.com/speech-writi... and I take pictures of the most beautiful and amazing parts of the planet and nature. I think that people do not pay enough attention to this issue and this book is able to pay attention. I really hope so. Live no trace
I have finally finished this book! It is an excellent book. Thanks for introducing me to it.
