Heaven and Earth: Global Warming – The Missing Science

Heaven and Earth: Global Warming – The Missing Science is a scientific critique of mainstream climate change theories by geologist Ian Plimer. The book presents geological data and historical climate records to challenge current models of anthropogenic global warming. Plimer examines natural climate variations throughout Earth's history, including solar cycles, volcanic activity, and oceanic influences. He analyzes the roles of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases through geological timescales, comparing past climate events to present-day observations. The text incorporates research from various scientific disciplines including geology, archaeology, history, and astronomy to build its arguments. Technical data, graphs, and geological evidence form the foundation of Plimer's analysis. The book represents a contrarian perspective in the climate change debate, highlighting the complexity of Earth's climate systems and questioning the focus on human-caused warming. Its central theme emphasizes the need to consider geological timescales and natural climate variability when evaluating modern climate change.

Readers view this as a contrarian take on climate science that challenges mainstream positions. Amazon and Goodreads reviews show a stark split between 5-star and 1-star ratings, with few in between. Positive reviews cite: - Detailed geological and historical climate data - Clear explanations of solar influences on climate - Thorough documentation and references - Questions assumptions about CO2's role Critical reviews point to: - Cherry-picking of data - Misrepresentation of scientific papers - Technical errors and inaccurate citations - Dense, difficult writing style Ratings: Goodreads: 3.7/5 (178 ratings) Amazon US: 3.9/5 (129 ratings) Amazon UK: 3.8/5 (89 ratings) One reader noted: "Exhaustively researched but needs better editing." Another wrote: "Important counterarguments buried in rambling text." Several scientists posting reviews criticized specific technical claims while praising the book's scope of geological evidence.

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🌍 The book sparked significant controversy upon its 2009 release, with over 40 scientific errors identified by climate scientists and geologists in peer reviews. 🎓 Ian Plimer is a professor of Mining Geology at the University of Adelaide and has previously worked as a mineral explorer in various countries. 📚 The book sold over 40,000 copies in Australia within its first few weeks of publication and became a bestseller in both Australia and the UK. 🌋 Plimer argues in the book that volcanic emissions produce more CO2 than human activities - a claim that has been disputed by the U.S. Geological Survey, which states that humans emit 100 times more CO2 than volcanoes. 🔍 The book examines climate change over geological time scales rather than just recent centuries, drawing on evidence from ice cores, tree rings, and geological records to make its arguments.