Even in the middle of the last century, it was believed that the climate on Earth was stable, and only with the advent of climatology in its modern form, the concept of “climate change” ceased to be an oxymoron. How was a new understanding of our planet and understanding of the global climate system formed? Who were the people who gave rise to climatology as a systems science of the Earth? Talking about its formation, Sarah Dry turns to the stories of these people - stories of risky adventures, rebellion, exciting discoveries made on mountain expeditions, on trips to tropical islands, during flying into the heart of a hurricane. Thanks to these pioneers, humanity has been able to unlock the secrets of the Earth and understand how our planet works, how we have influenced and continue to influence it. Understanding this is especially important for us today, when we are on the verge of a climate crisis and we need to prevent its worst consequences.< /p>