Porter Fox Books

The book explores the alarming reduction of winter and its profound implications on the environment and humanity. Journalist Porter Fox embarks on a journey along the Northern Hemisphere's snow line, uncovering the impact of diminishing snowpack on sea levels, freshwater availability, and greenhouse gas emissions from thawing permafrost. Through personal narratives and interviews with experts, the author highlights how these changes could trigger critical climate tipping points, emphasizing the urgent need for awareness and action regarding climate change.

Exploring the 4,000-mile border from Maine to Washington, the author combines historical insights with personal travel experiences. Following the path of explorer Samuel de Champlain, he delves into the region's industrial past and contemporary issues, including climate change and border security. His journey includes diverse encounters with locals, border guards, and activists, painting a vivid picture of the Northland's challenges and transformations. The narrative is both a travelogue and a reflection on the complexities of this unique American landscape.

A gripping blend of narrative travelogue, history, and climatology set against the end of ice, snow, and winter as we know it.