Experimenting on a Small Planet

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This book serves as a comprehensive introduction to climate science and global change, authored by a geologist with extensive experience studying Earth's climate from the age of dinosaurs to the present. The author guides readers through the complexities of the climate system, highlighting how human activities are inadvertently conducting a large-scale, uncontrolled experiment that results in unforeseen changes. The narrative connects various discoveries in physics, chemistry, biology, geology, and mathematics, illustrating their contributions to our understanding of the planet's dynamics. It addresses the increasing chaos of weather patterns as global temperatures rise at an unprecedented rate. The author speculates on potential future scenarios and suggests that nature may implement unexpected corrections. Aimed at lay readers with minimal scientific background, the book also enriches those in the climatology field by incorporating insights from diverse disciplines. This essential read appeals to anyone interested in global warming and climate change, one of the most pressing issues of our time. The new edition includes climate science data up to 2014 and features numerous PowerPoint slides to aid educators in using the book for climate change instruction.