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Even in the middle of the last century, it was believed that the climate on Earth is stable, and only with the advent of climatology in its modern form, the concept of "climate change" ceased to be an oxymoron. How did a new understanding of our planet and understanding of the global climate system take shape? Who were the people who created climatology as a systems science about the Earth? In telling her story, Sarah Dry draws on the stories of these people—stories of adventure, rebelliousness, exciting discoveries made on mountain expeditions, on trips to tropical islands, while flying into the heart of a hurricane. Thanks to these pioneers, humanity was able to uncover 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.