The Atlas of Disappearing Places

A new book the Atlas of Disappearing Places by researchers and artists Christina Conklin and Marina Psaros shows 20 places around the globe under existential threat from global warming.

“The direction in which our planet is headed isn't a good one, and most of us don’t know how to change it. The bad news is that we will experience great loss. The good news is that we already have what we need to build a better future.” —from the introduction. 

The maps were inked onto seaweed for a beautiful and ephemeral look.

Screen shots via Amazon

Here is a map of the disappearing Pine Island Glacier in Antarctica.

A detail showing the legend,

and a close up the the ink on seaweed look.

You can see more info and purchase a copy here.