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30-Second Climate: The 50 Most Topical Features, Measurements and Phenomena, Each Explained in Half a Minute
"30-Second Climate" is an engaging popular science book edited by renowned physicist Joanna D. Haigh, with a foreword by leading atmospheric chemist Susan Solomon. The book aims to demystify the complex and highly debated topic of Earth's climate system by breaking it down into 50 core features, measurements, and phenomena. Using the signature format of the "30-Second" series, each topic—ranging from the greenhouse effect and ice cores to tipping points and carbon footprints—is explained using just 300 words and a single visual illustration, allowing readers to grasp the fundamental concepts in about half a minute. It serves as an accessible, balanced, and visually stimulating cheat-sheet for understanding the science behind modern climate change.
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