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Henry Pollack is an American geophysicist and professor emeritus at the University of Michigan. He has contributed extensively to climate science and served as a contributing author to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize.
Known for: A World Without Ice
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A World Without Ice
This book explores the critical role of ice in Earth's climate system and the profound consequences of its melting due to global warming. Geophysicist Henry Pollack explains how ice has shaped the planet's history, influences weather and sea levels, and serves as a key indicator of climate change. Through scientific insight and accessible narrative, Pollack warns of the environmental and societal impacts of a world losing its ice cover.
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Earth’s Geological Story and the Pulse of Ice Ages
To comprehend the world we inhabit, we must first learn to read the chapters written in ice. Our planet has never been static; it breathes through cycles—warmth and cold, expansion and retreat. Over millions of years, ice has advanced and receded countless times, sculpting landscapes and influencing...
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How Ice Interacts with Air and Sea: The Living Climate Machine
Ice is not passive; it is an active participant in the planet’s climate conversation. When sunlight hits ice, much of it is reflected back into space, cooling the planet. When ice melts, that reflective shield diminishes, allowing more solar energy to be absorbed by darker ocean or ground surfaces, ...
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About Henry Pollack
Henry Pollack is an American geophysicist and professor emeritus at the University of Michigan. He has contributed extensively to climate science and served as a contributing author to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. His research focuses...
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Henry Pollack is an American geophysicist and professor emeritus at the University of Michigan. He has contributed extensively to climate science and served as a contributing author to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. His research focuses...
Henry Pollack is an American geophysicist and professor emeritus at the University of Michigan. He has contributed extensively to climate science and served as a contributing author to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. His research focuses on Earth's climate history and the effects of global warming.
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Henry Pollack is an American geophysicist and professor emeritus at the University of Michigan. He has contributed extensively to climate science and served as a contributing author to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize.
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