Vítězslav Kremlík was born and raised in the Czech Republic. While studying in university, he became fascinated by how climate change has affected human history and how it has usually been the coldest periods that have caused the most trouble for living ecosystems. As a PhD student at Charles University, he studies Sociology of Post-Normal Science, a postmodern mix of science and politics. He is a frequent guest on Czech radio and television programs dealing with climate change.

Kremlík lives in Prague with his wife and daughter. His favorite book is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.