{"product_id":"the-big-thaw-ancient-carbon-modern-science-and-a-race-to-save-the-world","title":"The Big Thaw: Ancient Carbon  Modern Science  and a Race to Save the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"An antidote to the depression and helplessness many feel in the face of climate change.\"  Kirkus Reviews (starred review)  Washington State Book Award Winner  Independent Publisher Book Award in Environment \u0026amp; Ecology  Nautilus Grand Award Winner  Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Honorable Mention  Permafrost--dark  ice-flaked  permanently frozen ground that lies under tundra and boreal forests across our northern regions--covers more than 12 percent of the earths land mass. It exists in places that seem otherworldly and unimaginably remote to most of us  but the changes taking place in the permafrost layer may ultimately affect the lives of every person on Earth.  In The Big Thaw  readers meet a diverse team of scientists and students who have been studying the permafrost and what lies beneath: a vast store of ancient carbon  more than four times the quantity found in all of todays forests  which is releasing carbon dioxide and methane as the permafrost thaws. The release of all this carbon would alter Earths climate forever. Braving endless hordes of mosquitoes  quicksand  and extreme temperatures  the researchers are racing against the clock to educate us all about the changes we must make in order to preserve Earths carbon balance.  100% of royalties support Woodwell Climate Research Center (formerly known as Woods Hole Research Center  To learn more about Braided River and its mission: inspiring people to protect wild places through images and stories that change perspectives  please visit www.braidedriver.org\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44958201020469,"sku":"ByrdShop_1680512471","price":71.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781680512472.jpg?v=1770368833","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-big-thaw-ancient-carbon-modern-science-and-a-race-to-save-the-world","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}