"Sea Change: An Atlas of Islands in a Rising Ocean" by Christina Gerhardt

One of the Best Science Books of 2023, New ScientistThis immersive portal to islands around the world highlights the impacts of sealevel rise and shimmers with hopeful solutions to combat it.Atlases are being redrawn as islands are disappearing. What does an island see when thesea rises? Sea Change: An Atlas of Islands in a Rising Ocean weaves together essays,maps, art, and poetry to show us—and make us see—island nations in a warming world.Low-lying islands are least responsible for global warming, but they are suffering the brunt. "Islands are extraordinarily rich—in history, culture, and biodiversity. In an age of climatechange, they're also incredibly vulnerable. At once lyrical and clear-sighted, Sea Change:An Atlas of Islands in a Rising Ocean invites us to rethink our relationship to these magical,threatened places."—Elizabeth Kolbert, author of The Sixth Extinction: An UnnaturalHistory"A vital guide to understanding and navigating this time of rising oceans. A love song toislan