Climate Future

We are in the midst of an extinction event: the sixth mass extinction on Earth and one entirely caused by mankind. All species become extinct sooner or later, but we have accelerated that natural process several hundredfold, and now, it is happening right in front of our eyes. Extinction has a terrifying finality to it. And many species have already been lost to us forever; there is little we can do about that. What we can do, however, is reflect, remember, and ultimately acknowledge the unvarnished truth.

Climate change is the greatest single problem we face as a planet. This important introduction skilfully guides us through the complex mix of scientific, political, social and environmental issues to examine the manifold threats it poses and explore the possible futures for our world. Focusing on the fact that the ‘point of no return’ may in fact have already been passed, Boyd and Tompkins highlight the urgent need to start actively adapting to our changing climate if we want to avoid complete catastrophe.

From increasingly severe storms to collapsing coral reefs to the displacement of Syrian citizens, in this audiobook we examine the effects of Earth’s changing climate on weather systems, ecosystems, and human habitability and what this means for our future.

While reporting just outside of Darfur, Stephan Faris discovered that climate change was at the root of that conflict, and he began to wonder what current and impending - and largely unanticipated - crises such changes have in store for the world. Forecast provides the answers. Global warming will spur the spread of many diseases. Italy has already experienced its first climate-change epidemic of a tropical disease, and malaria is gaining ground in Africa.

Man-made global warming is advancing inexorably. Are there ways to halt it? In this invaluable, one-stop guide Bianca Nogrady analyses the science of climate change and offers a concise overview of the ways in which our carbon emissions might be reduced. She examines the challenges posed by food and energy production and the cutting-edge technologies that could mitigate their polluting effects. She looks at initiatives to create green industry and transport. She explains the economics of emissions trading schemes and the practicalities of geoengineering plans to trap greenhouse gases.

TIME TRAVELED is a highly entertaining compendium of travel stories told by an adventurer fascinated with the past. Themes such as nature, history, and art rank high on her literary list, as well as loneliness and the importance of having someone to love. Tripping over the remnants of who we used to be, this explorer diligently follows the breadcrumbs left by those who came before. In this captivating collection, explorer Krista Marson takes readers on her numerous journeys to quiet, hidden places across the globe while delving into the valuable lessons she has learned about love, life, and...

2021 ist ein Jahr der Zäsur. Mit der Bundestagswahl endet nach 16 Jahren die Ära Merkel, und in einer historischen Entscheidung stärkt das Bundesverfassungsgericht die Freiheitsrechte der jüngeren Generation. Die Ökologie steht nun endlich im Zentrum aller Zukunftsfragen: Wirtschaft, Verkehr, Ernährung, aber auch Wissenschaft, Journalismus und Politik - elementare Bereiche der Gesellschaft müssen neu gedacht werden. Große Umbrüche stehen bevor. Und es hängt viel davon ab, ob wir gemeinsame Lösungen finden.

Dragonfly’s Question: A Novel of Hope and Sustainable Solutions What if the key to a better future lies in reimagining the way we live today? Tess has spent years building a life that aligns with her values—a life focused on sustainability, community, and creating positive change. But when her estranged, money-driven father unexpectedly visits her in Portland, Oregon, the clash of their opposing worldviews feels inevitable. To Tess, he represents everything she’s tried to leave behind. As they confront the challenges of their fractured relationship, their conversations uncover ...

Amidst the haunting ruins of San Francisco, the final chapter of the Forsaken Trilogy unfolds, plunging readers into a world where survival teeters on the brink of a water war. On the edge of the Pacific, where the city’s skeletal remains cast long shadows over the turbulent sea, the colony of Erehwon clings to life. Dia, a survivor hardened by the relentless struggle of a world unmade, finds herself at the heart of a brewing storm. The once tranquil settlement of Erehwon, a beacon of hope amid desolation, faces its gravest threat yet: a local war over the last dregs of Earth’s most ...

Over five years covering climate change, Jelmer Mommers has learned that the subject is a great way to ruin a conversation. Most people prefer to look away, which is understandable when we discuss climate change as an apocalypse. But the crisis does not offer a definitive end. There are always ways we can mitigate, prevent and reverse the damage.

Afire with fever the small boy cries out. He feebly begs for his mother. She cannot cradle him. She cannot love him. She is dead. Killed by the same plague raging ruin upon the little boy. A deathly disease – an unstoppable superbug epidemic – is ravaging America. Thousands have died. Millions more may die. Nobody is immune. Nobody is safe. Across Puerto Rico, Robert Goodfellow and a team of genetic scientists are racing to discover a medicine to stop the slaughter. Time and the superbug epidemic are not the only enemies seeking to stop them. Teams of killers are pursuing them. They are...

Earth is hot, dry and dying. Millions are starving. Chaos and riots rage. “Yes, some people will die…must die…so the majority can live. It’s my plan…my hope…that many people die…starve…especially children. Victims create rage…revolution. In 1789, the French peasants only revolted and destroyed the monarchy when they were starving. Did you know that?” Clicking his tongue, Rele blinks then twitches into a sneer. “Starvation is a tool. Starvation stirs anger…action…war, and that’s what I…we want…war. War is what we’re here for!” Cyberwarrior Robert ...

Award-winning author Navi Radjou delivers an incisive and engrossing treatment of how human beings facing climate change can reconcile our built-in drive to "do more" and "be better" with our planet's finite resources. You'll discover how we can thrive within planetary boundaries while achieving sustainable growth for generations to come.

In this fictional story I tell the story of how in the 22nd century the oil companies have gone from controlling oil to controlling drinking water, which is a buoyant and very profitable business. Marla, an engineering student, is determined to break this monopoly because in her village they are running out of water and she meets an old man, Mr. Emeterio, who gives her the solution to generate water for free, but this solution will bring her many problems.

Temperatures are rising all over the world, leading to wildfires, droughts, animal extinctions, and ferocious storms - climate change is real. But how did we get to this state, and what can we do next? What if we could work to protect the planet, while also taking action to make life fairer and more equal for the people who live on it? We can - if we're willing to change everything.

In Footprints, David Farrier explores what traces we will leave for the very deep future. From long-lived materials like plastic and nuclear waste, to the 50 million kilometres of roads spanning the planet, in modern times we have created numerous objects and landscapes with the potential to endure through deep time. Our carbon could linger in the atmosphere for 100,000 years, and the remains of our cities will still exist millions of years from now as a layer in the rock.

"Wir meinen es ernst, dass wir wirklich um unser Überleben kämpfen auf diesem Planeten." Lina Eichler, Henning Jeschke – Mitstreiter*innen der Letzten Generation– und Unterstützer Jörg Alt beschreiben in ihrem gemeinsamen Buch, wie ihnen deutlich wurde, dass sie ihr Leben in die Waagschale werfen müssen, um für einen sofortigen, wirksamen Klima-Schutz zu kämpfen. Warum für sie ziviler Ungehorsam und Widerstand der einzige Weg ist, um auszudrücken: Es ist noch nicht zu spät, wenn wir jetzt die radikale Wende schaffen.

When Sleepers, Wake! was released in Australia, it immediately became influential around the world. Now its author, the polymath and former politician Barry Jones, turns his attention to what has happened since - especially to politics, health, and our climate in the digital age - and to the challenges faced by increasingly fragile democracies and public institutions.

Aktuell, kritisch und äußerst spannend. Ein Climate-Fiction-Thriller über die Zukunft des Klima-Aktivismus. Die Autorin Johanna Stromann will einen Roman über Klima-Aktivisten schreiben. Doch die Recherche erweist sich als gefährlich, denn der Staat versucht, die Proteste mit Gewalt zu unterdrücken. Bald ist es Johanna nicht mehr möglich, neutral am Rand zu stehen und nur zu dokumentieren. Im Gegenteil: Ihr geht das alles nicht weit genug.

The Great Climate Strike is an inspiring early chapter book that follows a diverse group of friends as they take on the fight against climate change. When they witness pollution in their local park, they set out on a mission to make a change and organize a city-wide strike. With determination and guidance from a supportive teacher, the group rallies their community and brings about real change in their city.