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hazelgreen's review against another edition
5.0
I would recommend this to anyone who cares about our planet and it's future - it can be a hard read because it's honestly so terrifying but so important. Good on Mary Robinson for elevating these women's stories from around the globe and finding a way to make the effects of climate change clear beyond just polar bears and icebergs.
ciarog_eile's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
singuyen's review against another edition
4.0
“As our planet continues to warm and smoggy conditions increase, those living in low-income parts of cities will inevitably suffer the most. The poor do not have the economic conditions that allow them to be resilient in climate hazards, nor can they often choose to leave their disadvantaged areas. Policymakers tackling climate change must acknowledge these injustices for urban and minority communities caught in the crosshairs of climate change. If not, these racial disparities and economic disadvantages will only widen an already gargantuan climate gap.” (p.32)
_cloudier's review against another edition
3.0
I would have probably given this book 4 stars had I read it in 2017 or so. Still an interesting collection of stories from people suffering the direct consequences of climate change. Perhaps not too much eye opening though.