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    Dispatches from a Disappearing World

    For most of us, the Arctic is a vast, alien landscape; for research scientist Marco Tedesco, it is his laboratory, his life's work—and the most beautiful, most endangered place on Earth.Marco Tedesco is a world-leading expert on Arctic ice decline and climate change. In The Hidden Life of Ice, he invites us to Greenland, where he and his fellow scientists are doggedly researching the dramatic ... Read more

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  • Remote Sensing of the Cryosphere

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    Series series The Cryosphere Science Series
    The cryosphere, that region of the world where water is temporarily or permanently frozen, plays a crucial role on our planet. Recent developments in remote sensing techniques, and the acquisition of new data sets, have resulted in significant advances in our understanding of all components of the cryosphere and its processes.This book, based on contributions from 40 leading experts, offers a ... Read more

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    The Hidden Life of Ice

    Dispatches from a Disappearing World

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    A pioneering researcher's illuminating account of Arctic ice—its secret history and dire futureBarely inhabited, the Arctic is an alien world to most of us. It also holds critical clues about the future of our planet. In The Hidden Life of Ice, Marco Tedesco invites us to Greenland, where he and his fellow scientists are doggedly researching the dramatic changes afoot. Following the arc of his ... Read more

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