From its birth 4.6 billion years ago, Earth’s climate has been in flux. Its atmosphere, oceans and land masses have experienced chemical and physical changes and these have played the leading role in the evolution of life. And life, in its many forms, has and continues to change our planet’s climate.
This book explains why global and regional climates have consistently changed and what has been the effects of these changes. The theories and questions presented are drawn from research within a range of scientific fields, yet does so in a way that those without a scientific background can readily grasp. They give the reader a vision of a dynamic and sensitive planet, a home to countless life forms, yet one that has witnessed many mass extinctions.
While the history of climate is traced, certain chapters have been devoted to topics. Among others, these include the importance of ocean currents, the role climate played in the evolution of humans, and an explanation of ‘feedbacks.’
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