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The World Tomorrow: Scenarios of Global Catastrophe
Where is this planet headed? Are we at the dawn of a climatic catastrophe? According to scientists the world over, this has never been more possible. But what are the consequences of these menacing forces of nature? What would happen to our world, our cities, our most familiar landscapes?
Using the most up-to-date, most sophisticated technical photographic effects, here, for the first time, is a mind-numbing, awesomely stunning re-creation of six scenarios. What is the possible future of our planet? Rising oceans, a new glacial era, the “sixth extinction,” lands of fire, a human revolution? See for yourself.
Using the most up-to-date, most sophisticated technical photographic effects, here, for the first time, is a mind-numbing, awesomely stunning re-creation of six scenarios. What is the possible future of our planet? Rising oceans, a new glacial era, the “sixth extinction,” lands of fire, a human revolution? See for yourself.
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191 pages, Hardcover
First published June 1, 2007
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December 18, 2014
I bought this based on the cover - "Scenarios of Global Catastrophe" and the image interested me. I hoped for an objective look at potential catastrophes with picures, but ended up getting a global warming sermon. And the pictures weren't really impressive.
April 23, 2024
Today is Earth Day 2024.
A time when the world is suppose to thinking about what we, as the inhabitants, can do to make things better for our planet. Recycle. Repurpose. Re-plant. Re-grow.
Walk instead of drive. Carpool instead of riding alone. Put back instead of taking it all.
We dont own this planet- we borrow it from the future.
In the past, I have tried my best to honor the spirit of the day. For two different years, I watched the first and third "Human Centipede" film. (Oh come off it - it is recycling. Sort of. It is all about feeding just the one mouth, instead of three.. or more). Another year, I read the book "Make Room, Make Room". (And a few years later, I would spend another Earth Day watching "Soylent Green"- the movie that was based on the book).
This year, I spent the evening reading this book. First, I purchased the book from a used, second handbook store. And it was on clearance, so I saved some money with the purchase (Hey, I am saving things). I sat outside, in the sun as much as possible, to read the book, using Mother Nature's natural light. And I understood what the book was saying.
My parents were children of the Dust Bowl and the Cold War. My father's family learn to make the most of everything they had; to fix what was broken, and to make due with what they had. My Mom was born during the time of rationing; her parents would supplement things with backyard gardens and exchanging of fruits / vegetables for meal and diary. (Some of my favorite memories is visiting my grandparents in Canada, and sitting in the bushes of their black current section, eating the berries straight from the limb, and adding fresh pulled carrots, plums, and green and yellow beans to my snacking. "He doesnt want lunch. Im worried?" / "He's been snacking on your garden all morning - I'm not surprised he doesnt have an appetite").
The same parents also under the fear at one day, their lives would end with a flash and a mushroom cloud. This was a fear that was with them until the late 80s.
We are the generation that, as much as we hate to admit it, are living with the early days of global climate change. Hotter and Hotter summers. Flooding and firestorm outbreaks. More and More Hurricanes and Tornadoes. Cities drowning under flood waters. These are what are facing, as Mother Nature is saying "Yo!!! You want to mess around - Here's the consequences. #FAFO" (And dont get me started on our '"political leaders"..)
This book looks at what could happen to our world, if things keep going south. Flooding of Paris and London. Deserts up to Lincoln's, Washington's, Jefferson's, and Roosevelt's Chins at Mount Rushmore. Venice and Hong Kong no longer being water-sided cities, but drought covered. (And on a person level - Oh man - look what has happened to Montreal. Just the iconic Olympic Park Stadium survives). It talks about what are the different scenarios that can occur, thanks to our actions. Extinction. Disruption of the oceans. Melting of the polar ice caps. Shifting environments. Nuclear meltdowns.
The pictures are a bit haunting at - but no more than what was shown on tv during two seasons of "Life Without People" But they are a glimpse at what the world could be like.
Now, to save some energy, I'm going to wrap up this review, hit ENTER and go back to reading.
A time when the world is suppose to thinking about what we, as the inhabitants, can do to make things better for our planet. Recycle. Repurpose. Re-plant. Re-grow.
Walk instead of drive. Carpool instead of riding alone. Put back instead of taking it all.
We dont own this planet- we borrow it from the future.
In the past, I have tried my best to honor the spirit of the day. For two different years, I watched the first and third "Human Centipede" film. (Oh come off it - it is recycling. Sort of. It is all about feeding just the one mouth, instead of three.. or more). Another year, I read the book "Make Room, Make Room". (And a few years later, I would spend another Earth Day watching "Soylent Green"- the movie that was based on the book).
This year, I spent the evening reading this book. First, I purchased the book from a used, second handbook store. And it was on clearance, so I saved some money with the purchase (Hey, I am saving things). I sat outside, in the sun as much as possible, to read the book, using Mother Nature's natural light. And I understood what the book was saying.
My parents were children of the Dust Bowl and the Cold War. My father's family learn to make the most of everything they had; to fix what was broken, and to make due with what they had. My Mom was born during the time of rationing; her parents would supplement things with backyard gardens and exchanging of fruits / vegetables for meal and diary. (Some of my favorite memories is visiting my grandparents in Canada, and sitting in the bushes of their black current section, eating the berries straight from the limb, and adding fresh pulled carrots, plums, and green and yellow beans to my snacking. "He doesnt want lunch. Im worried?" / "He's been snacking on your garden all morning - I'm not surprised he doesnt have an appetite").
The same parents also under the fear at one day, their lives would end with a flash and a mushroom cloud. This was a fear that was with them until the late 80s.
We are the generation that, as much as we hate to admit it, are living with the early days of global climate change. Hotter and Hotter summers. Flooding and firestorm outbreaks. More and More Hurricanes and Tornadoes. Cities drowning under flood waters. These are what are facing, as Mother Nature is saying "Yo!!! You want to mess around - Here's the consequences. #FAFO" (And dont get me started on our '"political leaders"..)
This book looks at what could happen to our world, if things keep going south. Flooding of Paris and London. Deserts up to Lincoln's, Washington's, Jefferson's, and Roosevelt's Chins at Mount Rushmore. Venice and Hong Kong no longer being water-sided cities, but drought covered. (And on a person level - Oh man - look what has happened to Montreal. Just the iconic Olympic Park Stadium survives). It talks about what are the different scenarios that can occur, thanks to our actions. Extinction. Disruption of the oceans. Melting of the polar ice caps. Shifting environments. Nuclear meltdowns.
The pictures are a bit haunting at - but no more than what was shown on tv during two seasons of "Life Without People" But they are a glimpse at what the world could be like.
Now, to save some energy, I'm going to wrap up this review, hit ENTER and go back to reading.
April 14, 2018
I happened across this book in the library, and seeing as I enjoy a good bit of well-composed disaster porn as much as the next man - and was intrigued by the eerily realistic photo of a corroding Eiffel tower that graces the cover - I decided to give it the once-over.
Unfortunately, you don't get anything like well-composed disaster porn when you crack the spine of this book, because frankly the cover photo of this book is the best of the lot and is in no way indicative of the quality of the rest. Yes, you're treated to vistas of flooded/burning/snow-choked cities, but the visuals themselves appear to have been knocked up by a five year old in photoshop in about half an hour. They really are spectacularly unconvincing and very poorly composed.
Other than that, all there is to recommend it are pages and pages of impassioned but rather poorly thought-out arguments which clearly favour the most alarmist scenarios outlined in the IPCC/Stern reports.
Its interesting as a curiosity to look through in a public library (if only to have a good laugh at the poor job done on the photos), but its not a book that you'd want to waste your hard-earned dollars on.
Unfortunately, you don't get anything like well-composed disaster porn when you crack the spine of this book, because frankly the cover photo of this book is the best of the lot and is in no way indicative of the quality of the rest. Yes, you're treated to vistas of flooded/burning/snow-choked cities, but the visuals themselves appear to have been knocked up by a five year old in photoshop in about half an hour. They really are spectacularly unconvincing and very poorly composed.
Other than that, all there is to recommend it are pages and pages of impassioned but rather poorly thought-out arguments which clearly favour the most alarmist scenarios outlined in the IPCC/Stern reports.
Its interesting as a curiosity to look through in a public library (if only to have a good laugh at the poor job done on the photos), but its not a book that you'd want to waste your hard-earned dollars on.
February 27, 2009
This book has some amazing photographs in it. What will the landscapes of today look like to future generations? This book will make you wonder.
January 6, 2019
A phenomenally obscure book I picked up at the dollar store. It's art and apocalypse mixed together. This is the best coffee table book I own.
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