Looks at the advantages that will ensue due to global warming, while stating that the warming climate and melting ice will make oil resources in northern areas easily accessible for exploitation and make the far north comfortable for human habitation. The author also promotes the view of maintaining a positive attitude towards these changes.

Valsson recognizes the fact that the world's climate has changed many times in the past and that the present warming trend is not new. However, he underlines the importance of the international agreements for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which are largely to blame for the current warming trend. He also promotes the view that even in the face of the very many negative consequences, we need to maintain a positive attitude towards the changes that are coming upon us, a refreshing view which he presents through text and a wealth of informative maps.