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l1brarygirl's review against another edition
3.0
Though this book is a little dated now (first published in 2015), I found a lot of what Bill had to say is still very relevant. I wonder what he would say about this current adminstration's position on climate change and global warming.
I listened to the audio version, which is narrated by Bill Nye (the Science Guy!) himself. His enthusiasm certainly shines through. I did find myself a little bored through some of the more "science" based explanations but I was equally engaged by his passion for the subject in other areas of the book.
For those that are on the fence about climate change and the threat of global warming, Bill does a great job of providing facts that I hope would tip their minds into believing. It boggles my mind that there are some very vocal people in this world that continue to deny science and the facts.
This book also serves as a call to action and gives some very interesting solutions. I hope that someone in a better position than I am can take these ideas and make them a reality.
I listened to the audio version, which is narrated by Bill Nye (the Science Guy!) himself. His enthusiasm certainly shines through. I did find myself a little bored through some of the more "science" based explanations but I was equally engaged by his passion for the subject in other areas of the book.
For those that are on the fence about climate change and the threat of global warming, Bill does a great job of providing facts that I hope would tip their minds into believing. It boggles my mind that there are some very vocal people in this world that continue to deny science and the facts.
This book also serves as a call to action and gives some very interesting solutions. I hope that someone in a better position than I am can take these ideas and make them a reality.
mountie9's review
5.0
A must read for everyone. So many people are so full of doom and gloom about the environment and think that it is beyond our repair. For all of you pessimists I encourage you to read this ASAP. Nye gives us hope that we can change and recover from all the damage we have done to this beautiful world. Throughout the book he discusses all of the rapidly changing technologies that will help us and most of all encourages us to make these changes. He also highlights that we could do more if governments would just put the money into research. As usual it is full of his delightfully sweet and self deprecating humour. I especially enjoyed when he discusses how he and Ed Beagley Jr, have been healthily competing to make their respective homes more environmentally friendly than the other . I really wish I had been exposed to men like him when I was learning science in school, he makes it fascinating and sexy. Hmm wonder if we can get him to run for President of the US, imagine the changes he could bring about. Truly inspirational and full of hope.
Favorite Quotes
“so long as we each focus only on our individual decisions and their short-term consequences, we will act like renters, not owners of this Earth.” —
“We can be a lot smarter and more capable than a lot of the technology doubters and climate deniers assume. The people who dismiss concerns about global warming seem to be the pessimists who would rather give up than own up to the problems we have all created. The people who worry most about what we are doing to the planet are the optimists who believe we also have the intelligence—we, as a species, working together—to come up with powerful solutions to the problems we’re working on that will change the world for the better. Which way of looking at the world is going to produce a Next Greatest Generation? Will it be the ones who give up, or the ones who get going?”
“The less we do to address climate change now, the more regulation we will have in the future.”
5 Dewey's
Didn't have to review this one - as usual just gotta share my opinion on books
Favorite Quotes
“so long as we each focus only on our individual decisions and their short-term consequences, we will act like renters, not owners of this Earth.” —
“We can be a lot smarter and more capable than a lot of the technology doubters and climate deniers assume. The people who dismiss concerns about global warming seem to be the pessimists who would rather give up than own up to the problems we have all created. The people who worry most about what we are doing to the planet are the optimists who believe we also have the intelligence—we, as a species, working together—to come up with powerful solutions to the problems we’re working on that will change the world for the better. Which way of looking at the world is going to produce a Next Greatest Generation? Will it be the ones who give up, or the ones who get going?”
“The less we do to address climate change now, the more regulation we will have in the future.”
5 Dewey's
Didn't have to review this one - as usual just gotta share my opinion on books
rowena0528's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
4.75
Though this book was written pre-Trump's presidency, it's a great antidote to climate anxiety and depression. Bill Nye continues to be a wonderful education and a beacon of hope of a better future for all of us in a time of climate change. In this book, he talks about the science of climate change and the many technologies that can be used to fight it and encourages the US to take the lead in proposing regulations to mandate the use of these technologies. It's a very hopeful and wonderful book that I recommend to absolutely everyone who feels hopeless about the current times. "Earth is not just our home, it is also our house."
One large point I feel that Bill Nye misses, is that corporations are lobbying against many of the regulations that he proposes. He seems to get this with the fossil fuel industry, but can't quite seem to put together that many other industries also profit from keeping carbon fees/taxes out of the economy.
One large point I feel that Bill Nye misses, is that corporations are lobbying against many of the regulations that he proposes. He seems to get this with the fossil fuel industry, but can't quite seem to put together that many other industries also profit from keeping carbon fees/taxes out of the economy.
georgeanna_'s review
4.0
This is my first science, non-fiction read. Overall--not bad!
I found myself chuckling at Bill's witty and sometimes terrible puns (and I mean terrible with all the fondness I can muster). My only quip is that he sometimes took a while to get to the point. This book in all honesty probably could've been A LOT shorter and still had the same core information and examples.
That's all I will say due to my novice level of understanding of how non-fiction should read.
I found myself chuckling at Bill's witty and sometimes terrible puns (and I mean terrible with all the fondness I can muster). My only quip is that he sometimes took a while to get to the point. This book in all honesty probably could've been A LOT shorter and still had the same core information and examples.
That's all I will say due to my novice level of understanding of how non-fiction should read.
piratequeen's review
4.0
Bill Nye continues to kick ass. In this book, he talks about climate change, how it's actually a real thing, and what's causing it. He then goes into great detail about the various alternative energy sources we've devised, like solar and wind power, and how with some increased investment and development, they could become even more viable. Most interesting to me was the section where he described all of the energy saving improvements he's made to his home, like solar panels, better windows, and tankless water heaters (I WANT one of those now). Climate change, and the apathy and corruption that are perpetuating it, is a pretty gloomy topic, but Mr. Nye is so excited about the technological innovations we've made, and so confident in our ingenuity, that he leaves you with a sense of hope for the future.
libscote's review
3.0
I read this for book club. It was a good read, with lots of ideas about how to change our power systems. The depressing part was reading it so many years after it was written and knowing where we are now.