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In The Bicycle Diaries: My 21,000-Mile Ride for the Climate, American climate researcher David Kroodsma chronicles his two-year bicycle journey from Palo Alto, California, to Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, aiming to raise awareness about climate change. As he traverses through North, Central, and South America, Kroodsma encounters diverse landscapes, ecosystems, and communities affected by climate change while promoting his Ride for Climate initiative through various presentations and media engagements. The book includes photographs, maps, actionable environmental steps, and bike touring tips. The lingering trauma of war in El Salvador's history is discussed.