The Hidden Science of Weather, Climate Change and the Air That Surrounds Us
Hardcover, 256 pages
English language
Published Oct. 4, 2022 by Hodder & Stoughton.
A thin, invisible layer of air surrounds the Earth, sustaining all known life on the planet and creating the unique climates and weather patterns that make each part of the world different.
In Firmament, atmospheric scientist and science communicator Simon Clark offers a rare and accessible tour of the ins and outs of the atmosphere and how we know what we know about it. From the workings of its different layers to why carbon dioxide is special, from pioneers like Pascal to the unsung heroes working in the field to help us understand climate change, Firmament introduces us to an oft-overlooked area of science and not only lays the ground work for us to better understand the debates surrounding the climate today, but also provides a glimpse of the future that is possible with this knowledge in hand.
First time I read a YouTuber's book so expectations were mixed. But it was a good read for understanding the science behind climate and weather. It answered some questions I didn't even know I had and was still entertaining and easy to read. But a lot of the content already appeared in Simon's videos, in most cases I didn't mind that too much though.
