The Weather Machine – Andrew Blum

From the acclaimed author of Tubes, a lively and surprising tour through the global network that predicts our weather, the people behind it, and what it reveals about our climate and our planet

“[A] vivid account of the history and evolution of the modern daily forecast . . . [Blum] is a sharp analyst and engaging guide, adept at translating difficult concepts in meteorology and computer science for the uninitiated.” (The Economist)

“Andrew Blum’s new book, The Weather Machine, asks us to pause and marvel at the globe-spanning networks of collaboration required to turn the weather from something we experience to something we can predict.” (The New Yorker)

“[Blum] takes a dive into the forecasts of today and how they’ve advanced from a dream espoused nearly 180 years ago. . . . Totally fascinating to anyone with even a passing interest in weather or technology, and it lays the groundwork for really appreciating just how good we have it today.” (Gizmodo)

“Blum’s study of what goes into predicting the weather is all the more interesting because it goes beyond the science to remind us that forecasts are the impressive result of painstaking international co-operation.” (Monocle.com)

“Impeccably researched.” (The Times (London))

“Blum does an excellent job of describing how meteorological theory and observation were first stitched together, and why even today their relationship is a stormy one. . . . [he] fancies his chances at explaining human-built hyperobjects in solid, clear language, without recourse to metaphor and poesy. . . . Impressive.” (Telegraph (UK))