The atlas of a changing climate Our evolving planet visualized with more than 100 maps, charts, and infographics

Trying to understand climate change by observing what is happening to the local environment is always misleading and myopic. Buma, a professor of integrated biology, helps the reader see the big picture. Divided into five sections--atmosphere, water, land, cities, and biodiversity--the book's text and images serve as partners in telling the tale of climate's impact. Relying on historical charts and maps, satellite imagery, and artistic drawings, the reader can better understand the global framework of climate change. Unlike traditional atlases, however, the text reads like a story, drawing on case studies and local instances to make impacts more relatable. This narrative approach makes it hard to jump in at a particular section in the book without having read previous paragraphs. In the same way, inserted images and side stories meant to complement the narrative can break the flow, requiring a re-read. However, this is a great book for providing a macro perspective on how climate affects the earth's systems, and best read a chapter at a time.