The Future of Ice: A Journey into Cold
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"The Future of Ice: A Journey into Cold" is a reflective nonfiction book by Gretel Ehrlich that blends travel writing, nature writing, and environmental commentary to explore the physical and cultural meanings of cold in a warming world.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| The Future of Ice: A Journey into Cold canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Future of Ice: A Journey into Cold Context triple: [Gretel Ehrlich, notableWork, The Future of Ice: A Journey into Cold]
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A.
Cold as Ice
"Cold as Ice" is a 1977 rock song by the British-American band Foreigner, known for its catchy piano riff and themes of emotional detachment in a romantic relationship.
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B.
Glacier Freeze
Glacier Freeze is a popular cool, berry-flavored variety of Gatorade sports drink known for its light blue color and refreshing taste.
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C.
Cold World
Cold World is a track from GZA's critically acclaimed hip-hop album "Liquid Swords," known for its dark, atmospheric production and intricate lyricism.
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D.
Coming in from the Cold
"Coming in from the Cold" is a roots reggae song by Bob Marley & The Wailers, featured on their 1980 album *Uprising* and known for its reflective, socially conscious lyrics.
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E.
The Coldest City
The Coldest City is a 2012 espionage graphic novel by Antony Johnston and Sam Hart, set in Berlin during the final days of the Cold War and known for its gritty, noir-style take on spy fiction.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Future of Ice: A Journey into Cold Target entity description: "The Future of Ice: A Journey into Cold" is a reflective nonfiction book by Gretel Ehrlich that blends travel writing, nature writing, and environmental commentary to explore the physical and cultural meanings of cold in a warming world.
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A.
Cold as Ice
"Cold as Ice" is a 1977 rock song by the British-American band Foreigner, known for its catchy piano riff and themes of emotional detachment in a romantic relationship.
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B.
Glacier Freeze
Glacier Freeze is a popular cool, berry-flavored variety of Gatorade sports drink known for its light blue color and refreshing taste.
-
C.
Cold World
Cold World is a track from GZA's critically acclaimed hip-hop album "Liquid Swords," known for its dark, atmospheric production and intricate lyricism.
-
D.
Coming in from the Cold
"Coming in from the Cold" is a roots reggae song by Bob Marley & The Wailers, featured on their 1980 album *Uprising* and known for its reflective, socially conscious lyrics.
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E.
The Coldest City
The Coldest City is a 2012 espionage graphic novel by Antony Johnston and Sam Hart, set in Berlin during the final days of the Cold War and known for its gritty, noir-style take on spy fiction.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
environmental literature
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nature writing ⓘ nonfiction book ⓘ travel writing ⓘ |
| addresses |
consequences of global warming on cold ecosystems
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future of cold climates ⓘ loss of ice and snow ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
explore emotional and spiritual dimensions of cold
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raise awareness about climate change ⓘ |
| author | Gretel Ehrlich ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| focusesOn |
cultural perceptions of cold
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impact of warming on icy environments ⓘ indigenous and local communities in cold regions ⓘ personal experiences of cold ⓘ physical properties of cold ⓘ |
| genre |
environmental commentary
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nature writing ⓘ nonfiction ⓘ travel writing ⓘ |
| hasSubject |
climate crisis
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environmental ethics ⓘ ice ⓘ polar regions ⓘ snow ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| literaryForm | reflective prose ⓘ |
| literaryStyle |
descriptive
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lyrical ⓘ meditative ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
climate change
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cold ⓘ cultural meanings of cold ⓘ environmental degradation ⓘ global warming ⓘ human relationship with extreme environments ⓘ |
| narrativeMode | first-person ⓘ |
| notableFor | blending travel narrative with environmental reflection ⓘ |
| perspective |
environmentalist
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personal memoir ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
climate change discourse
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environmental activism ⓘ |
| setting |
Antarctic regions
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Arctic regions ⓘ high-altitude cold landscapes ⓘ |
| timePeriodDiscussed |
contemporary era
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near future under climate change ⓘ |
| workType | book-length essay ⓘ |
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Subject: The Future of Ice: A Journey into Cold Description of subject: "The Future of Ice: A Journey into Cold" is a reflective nonfiction book by Gretel Ehrlich that blends travel writing, nature writing, and environmental commentary to explore the physical and cultural meanings of cold in a warming world.
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