Peter Fisher

A string of events earlier this year provided a sobering snapshot of a global climate system out of whack. Europe suffered devastating floods, Britain’s coastline was mauled, and the polar vortex cast a $5 billion economic chill over America. Meanwhile, an abnormally mild winter in Scandinavia disrupted bears’ hibernation, while Australia was ravaged by fires and record-breaking heat.

A string of events earlier this year provided a sobering snapshot of a global climate system out of whack. Europe suffered devastating floods, Britain’s coastline was mauled, and the polar vortex cast a $5 billion economic chill over America. Meanwhile, an abnormally mild winter in Scandinavia disrupted bears’ hibernation, while Australia was ravaged by fires and record-breaking heat.