{"title":"Peter Christoff","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the literary world of Peter Christoff, a distinguished name in science and nature writing. With a deep-seated passion for the environment and an insightful perspective on climate change, Christoff brings forward a series of thought-provoking titles that explore the pressing issues of our time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his works, \u003cem\u003eThe Fires Next Time\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as an illuminating read that delves into the challenges posed by global warming and its impact on our ecosystems. This collection is perfect for readers who are curious about the intricate dynamics between human activity and the natural world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChristoff's books combine rigorous research with engaging storytelling, making complex scientific topics accessible and compelling for all audiences. His works are an excellent choice for anyone interested in understanding the urgent environmental challenges of today and the potential solutions we can explore. Discover Christoff's explorations and expand your knowledge of science and nature with this captivating author collection. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-fires-next-time-by-peter-christoff-9780522879421","title":"The Fires Next Time","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Fires Next Time\u003c\/em\u003e by Peter Christoff examines Australia’s Black Summer Fires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing a three-year drought and during the hottest and driest year on record, a flume of scorching air set the Australian continent aflame. The Black Summer fires were unprecedented. Over six months in 2019-20, they burned more than 24 million hectares of Australia's southern and eastern forests - one of the largest areas burnt anywhere on Earth in a single event. The fires killed 33 people, and 430 more died as an indirect consequence, causing unfathomable harm to native species. Their economic ramifications were extensive and enduring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eState and federal governments and communities were under-prepared for that inferno and its many impacts. Yet global warming is increasing the likelihood of such events. \u003cem\u003eThe Fires Next Time\u003c\/em\u003e offers a comprehensive assessment of the Black Summer fires. Its contributors analyse the event from many vantage points and disciplines - historical, climate scientific, ecological, economic, and political. They assess its impacts on human health and wellbeing, on native plants and animals, and on fire management and emergency response. They consider whether reactions could have been different, and what is needed to improve our handling of future bushfires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContributors include Sophie Aitken, Danielle Celermajer, Andrew Dowdy, Robyn Eckersley, Michael-Shawn Fletcher, Tom Griffiths, Michael Grose, Pham Van Ha, David Karoly, Rod Keenan, Andrew King, Tom Kompas, Christine Li, Greg Mullins, Stephen Pyne, Libby Rumpff, David Schlosberg, Kevin Tolhurst, Sotiris Vardoulakis, Iain Walker, and Brendan Wintle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46632218657004,"sku":"9780522879421","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3928753482374.jpg?v=1751993980"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/peter-christoff.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}