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Broadly Informative and Timely Book about Climate Change
Glad to receive my pre-ordered hardcopy on the day of release. Koonin’s book provides a clear overview of the fundamental concepts of climate and the issues facing the US and the world, as well as what proactive steps are under consideration. As such, Koonin’s book is a valuable resource for members of the public wanting to be informed on issues around climate change and what policies are contemplated and their feasibility. So how much will sea levels be rising? How rapidly will the Earth’s temperature be rising? Weather vs. climate. And so on… To what degree can we trust the predictions and what might policymakers do and what might come of that? On the science, Koonin confines himself to the data in hand and what can be learned from it. If you only read one book to be informed on climate change, Koonin’s is it.
May 2021 · Books · verified purchase