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ahhhh it’s such an important topic and has a tone of good info but it’s so hard to get through make it compelling and readable plssss
challenging
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Loved this book. Well-written, evidence-focused, and comprehensive study of what we can expect in the next 100 years of climate change. The book actually focuses very little on climate per se, and instead is about the human impacts and the way that slow-moving and interweaved human systems (i.e. real estate markets, banks and loan companies, insurance brokers, regional employers, local governments) have established incentive structures that will determine exactly how climate change is experienced by people. And (according to the author) it doesn’t look good. Think real estate market bubble, default crises and bank runs, government budgets drying up, etc. All of this is illustrated through beautifully told personal stories of people already being pushed out of their homes by climate change.
Well told personal stories and investigative histories of people in different areas of the country who have been adversely affected by climate change, whether sudden (fires, floods) or slower-moving (erosion, lack of water, sea level rise). An important book, since soon enough this will be most of us. Well told and interesting to read.
For those interested in the impact of climate change on the United States, this book is a good place to start. The case studies pertain to events from the immediate past and not some down-the-road possibility. The people the author introduces in a way that the reader can identify as a neighbor, friend, or family member making their plight even more tangible.
There are no eye-glazing statistics or ‘fancy’ words, just a clear look at stories that are not grabbing the attention of the 24 hour news cycle and most of us might not grasp until we’ve been hit by it. Sobering but not without hope.
There are no eye-glazing statistics or ‘fancy’ words, just a clear look at stories that are not grabbing the attention of the 24 hour news cycle and most of us might not grasp until we’ve been hit by it. Sobering but not without hope.
i have climate anxiety and that means it was a bad idea to read this book.
pros: GREAT narrative choices with real people/real events, intentional focus on the intersections of forced migration, climate change and the disproportionate impact on those with less resources or already experiencing societal marginalization... marginalized communities often suffer earlier and more, but even better off/richer communities will be limited in recovery ability by poor insurance payouts...climate change is equal opportunity disaster and Bittle nails how it will impact us ALL.
cons: stress... this is only going to get worse... we will have to live with this. the stories are heartbreaking. you know you can be next.
it is hard to balance the bleakness of our climate change reality. Bittle makes a solid attempt with his use of personal anecdotes. ultimately it is a dark, but necessary read. read with caution.
pros: GREAT narrative choices with real people/real events, intentional focus on the intersections of forced migration, climate change and the disproportionate impact on those with less resources or already experiencing societal marginalization... marginalized communities often suffer earlier and more, but even better off/richer communities will be limited in recovery ability by poor insurance payouts...climate change is equal opportunity disaster and Bittle nails how it will impact us ALL.
cons: stress... this is only going to get worse... we will have to live with this. the stories are heartbreaking. you know you can be next.
it is hard to balance the bleakness of our climate change reality. Bittle makes a solid attempt with his use of personal anecdotes. ultimately it is a dark, but necessary read. read with caution.
informative
reflective
slow-paced
This book puts a human face to climate change and the disasters destroying lives, livelihoods and communities.
Very accessible and good climate change storytelling, especially for those unsure how it affects them directly. Super depressing though.