We often hear about climate change, shrinking habitats, rising sea levels, and vanishing species, but these concepts are so large and complex that they can too easily become abstract issues. Ecologist Brian Buma helps us envision—both literally and figuratively—the history, present, and possible futures of the imperiled ecosystems directly influencing our lives. By presenting the forces driving Earth's changes through maps, charts, and infographics, he proves the depth of our connectivity to our planet.