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Compelling . . . Clark's enthusiasm shines through on every page' Sunday Times

'An engaging and lively history' Financial Times
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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.
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ISBN-13: 9781529362312

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Hodder

Publication Date: 05-09-2023

Pages: 256

Product Dimensions: 5.10(w) x 7.75(h) x 0.75(d)

Simon Clark is a scientist, video producer, and online educator. Simon read Physics at St. Peter's College, Oxford before researching a PhD in atmospheric physics at the University of Exeter. During his studies he began creating YouTube videos about student life and his research, and has since accrued nearly 20 million views. Firmament is his first book.

Table of Contents

Table of figures xi

Introduction: Giant xiii

Chapter 1 Idea 1

Chapter 2 Birth 21

Chapter 3 Wind 43

Chapter 4 Fields 55

Chapter 5 Trade 73

Chapter 6 Distance 93

Chapter 7 Forecast 109

Chapter 8 Vortex 131

Chapter 9 Change 147

Epilogue: Family 189

Endnotes 197

Acknowledgements 209

Glossary 211

Bibliography 215

Index 225