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A World Without Ice

A shared recipient of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize provides a straightforward insight into the endangered state of the Earth’s ice.

A notable co-recipient of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize provides a thought-provoking and insightful examination of the fragile condition of the Earth’s ice. While discussions about global warming have become increasingly common, the crucial link between humanity and ice has frequently been neglected—until now.

Henry Pollack, a leading expert on climate change, presents a comprehensive and engaging analysis of ice as a vital natural resource, exploring the grave consequences of a future without it.

In *A World Without Ice*, Pollack carefully investigates the essential role that mountain glaciers play in supplying vital drinking water and supporting agricultural irrigation. He underscores the alarming effects of melting permafrost and the retreat of Arctic sea ice.

This endangers numerous species’ habitats and sparks intense competition among nations for access to seabed resources such as oil and minerals. The narrative vividly illustrates the potential disasters on the horizon, including the concerning rise in sea levels that could submerge low-lying regions worldwide, displacing millions of residents.

This work tackles the urgent questions surrounding this impending crisis, providing a framework for confronting the challenges already facing us while working to prevent the most severe outcomes. Pollack stresses the importance of grasping the complex dynamics of ice and its effects on our environment, encouraging readers to acknowledge the interconnectedness of these issues. By outlining the necessary steps to manage the unavoidable changes and mitigate the unmanageable repercussions, *A World Without Ice* acts as both a wake-up call and a guide for achieving a sustainable future in climate change.

Henry Pollack, Ph.D.

Henry Pollack, PhD, along with his team from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, was awarded the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize alongside former Vice President Al Gore. With over four decades of experience as a geophysics professor at the University of Michigan, Pollack currently acts as a science adviser for Al Gore’s Climate Project training initiatives. He is also the author of the book Uncertain Science…Uncertain World and resides in Ann Arbor.