The Last Winter : The Scientists, Adventurers, Journeymen, and Mavericks Trying to Save the World

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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.