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kpwerker's review against another edition
5.0
Every single human being must read this book, if for no other reason than it's a stunning example of how to think about the entirety of an issue. Of course, there are more reasons than that, not the least of which is that Monbiot paints a picture of how humanity might innovate to right its climate-related wrongs. Go. read. it. now.
maplesyrupcoffee's review against another edition
4.0
*My favourite quotes at the end (they include spoilers)*
This book became more interesting as it progressed.
Although this Heat was not written yesterday, George Monbiot writes a superb summary about a variety of human and environmental factors that cause and are impacted by climate change.
Slight limitation: it was mostly written from a UK perspective, of course I do understand that the climate crisis extends so wide it is nearly impossible to grasp all aspects into one readable book. But I do believe that Monbiot does the cause justice and I recommend this book to everyone.
QUOTES (as a conclusion to the evidence-based scientific chapters)
"I have sought to demonstrate that the necessary reduction in carbon emissions is - if difficult - technically and economically possible. I have not demonstrated that it is politically possible. There is a reason for this. It is not up to me to do so. It is up to you" (p. 212)
"But by itself [...] writing, reading, debate and dissent change nothing. They are of value only if they inspire action. Action means moving your legs" (p. 214)
This book became more interesting as it progressed.
Although this Heat was not written yesterday, George Monbiot writes a superb summary about a variety of human and environmental factors that cause and are impacted by climate change.
Slight limitation: it was mostly written from a UK perspective, of course I do understand that the climate crisis extends so wide it is nearly impossible to grasp all aspects into one readable book. But I do believe that Monbiot does the cause justice and I recommend this book to everyone.
QUOTES (as a conclusion to the evidence-based scientific chapters)
"I have sought to demonstrate that the necessary reduction in carbon emissions is - if difficult - technically and economically possible. I have not demonstrated that it is politically possible. There is a reason for this. It is not up to me to do so. It is up to you" (p. 212)
"But by itself [...] writing, reading, debate and dissent change nothing. They are of value only if they inspire action. Action means moving your legs" (p. 214)
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