This book contains texts by the Nobel laureate Paul J. Crutzen who is best known for his research on ozone depletion. It comprises Crutzens autobiography, several pictures documenting important stages of his life, and his most important scientific publications. The Dutch atmospheric chemist is one of the worlds most cited scientists in geosciences. His political engagement makes him a tireless ambassador for environmental issues such as climate change. He popularized the term Anthropocene for the current geological era acknowledging the enduring influence of humankind on planet Earth. This concept conceives humans to be a geologic factor, influencing the evolution of our globe and the living beings populating it. The selection of texts is representing Paul Crutzens scientific oeuvre as his research interests span from ozone depletion to the climatic impacts of biomass burning, the consequences of a worldwide atomic war the Nuclear Winter - to geoengineering and the Anthropocene.

Paul. J. Crutzen received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Mario J. Molina and F. Sherwood Rowland in 1995.He has triggered global policy debates on nuclear winter, Anthropocene and sustainability.

The Background of an Ozone Researcher: A BriefAutobiography.- Complete Bibliography of the Writings of Paul J. Crutzen (1965-2014).- TheInfluence ofNitrogen Oxides on Atmospheric Ozone Content.- Biomass Burning as a Source ofAtmospheric Gases CO2, H2, N2O, NO, CH3Cland COS.- The Atmosphere after a Nuclear War:Twilight at Noon.- NitricacidCloud Formation in the Cold Antarctic Stratosphere A Major Cause for theSpringtime Ozone Hole.- Biomass Burning in the Tropics: Impact on Atmospheric Chemistry andBiogeochemical Cycles.- A Mechanism for Halogen Release from Sea-saltAerosol in the Remote Marine Boundary Layer.