Denton Co-authors Book about Comer Greenland Expeditions
Earth Science Professor George H. Denton is a coauthor of a recently published book “The Fate of Greenland”, which depicts the scientific escapades of a group of distinguished climate scientists sponsored by billionaire philanthropist Gary Comer. Comer, the former head of Lands’ End Company, once sailed his yacht through the Northwest Passage and upon experiencing no troubles with sea ice, was intrigued with the idea of climate change and how it is reflected in polar environments. Since then he has devoted much of his time and wealth to scientific investigations of the ongoing changes in polar landscapes. Along with Denton, Comer also sought the advice of Richard B. Alley of Pennsylvania State University and Wallace S. Broeker of Columbia University, one of climate science’s premier researchers most known for his discovery of the role played by the global “conveyer belt” oceanic circulation in triggering abrupt shifts in climate. On these trips, mainly to Greenland, researchers were able to take advantage of Comer’s vast assets during these expeditions, most notably his 150-foot, staffed yacht and private helicopter. “The Fate of Greenland” makes it possible for all interested in climate change and polar research to go on the expedition with the researchers and marvel at the landscape that is crucial to our understanding of Earth’s past and future climate. This book has received a number of favorable reviews, including:
http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/29/a-journey-into-the-past-drinks-included/
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=recommended-may-11
http://www.yaleclimatemediaforum.org/2011/08/the-fate-of-greenland/