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Beginner's Guide (Oneworld Publications)
Climate Change: A Beginner's Guide
Climate change is the greatest single problem we face as a planet. This important introduction skilfully guides us through the complex mix of scientific, political, social, and environmental issues to explore the possible futures for our world. Focusing on the fact that the “point of no return” may have already been passed, Boyd and Tompkins highlight the urgent need to start addressing the wide-ranging consequences of our changing climate if we want to avoid catastrophe.
208 pages, Paperback
First published October 16, 2010
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November 17, 2022
I didn't follow this audiobook quite as well as I would have liked since I listened to it very sporadically, when I was driving my toddler around and I had his music playing on the phone. So I kind of kept tuning in and out and was unable to take from it a wholly unified argument. But certainly for what it sets out to do, the writers did a great job.
The issues surrounding climate change, and the ongoing arguments about climate action, are thoroughly dissected, and a surprisingly balanced perspective is taken on the matter. Of course, the overall message is that climate change is a real and incrementally worsening issue, and that developed nations should take the lead in halting if not turning around the mess that they have disproportionately created. But the lack of outright fearmongering, the calm and confident way in which the writers explore the issue, makes a big difference.
I didn't really need convincing on any fundamental grounds. Even when I was more staunchly conservative, global warming was always something I couldn't truthfully say didn't worry me. I just disliked (and still dislike) so many of the cultural warriors for the issue, and the apocalyptic, emotionally exploitative rhetoric of certain politicians.
This one has had a softening effect on my distaste for their movement.
The issues surrounding climate change, and the ongoing arguments about climate action, are thoroughly dissected, and a surprisingly balanced perspective is taken on the matter. Of course, the overall message is that climate change is a real and incrementally worsening issue, and that developed nations should take the lead in halting if not turning around the mess that they have disproportionately created. But the lack of outright fearmongering, the calm and confident way in which the writers explore the issue, makes a big difference.
I didn't really need convincing on any fundamental grounds. Even when I was more staunchly conservative, global warming was always something I couldn't truthfully say didn't worry me. I just disliked (and still dislike) so many of the cultural warriors for the issue, and the apocalyptic, emotionally exploitative rhetoric of certain politicians.
This one has had a softening effect on my distaste for their movement.
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