Rising CO2 levels cause climate change, which deniers represent as global warming. It is the environmental crisis that will shape the future of our species. The long history of governments and companies deliberately ignoring the effects of CO2 concentrations and spreading lies and misinformation is a history lesson that everyone should be aware of. But most books about the climate crisis start and stay serious, which makes them very difficult to read. Our guest, David Lipsky, tells the story with surprising insight and even some hilarious humor through a modernist collection of compact chapters that will keep you turning the pages of his new book. Parrots and Igloos: Climate and the Science of Denial.
Although the story of climate change is a bleak one, this book is an entertaining and interesting one that begins with the electrification of communication and human life by Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla, and weaves together threads of scientific alarmism raised throughout the second half of the 20th century. It is often an upsetting read. , along with a briefing about the many liars, spin doctors and industrial exploiters who carried the water that drowned out all efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Lipsky, who teaches at New York University and is a National Magazine Award winner, turned his attention to climate change denial out of frustration at the lack of visibility into the sources and tactics of misinformation about a warming planet. you will enjoy it parrot and igloo And when you finish reading the last page, you might want to see the villains imprisoned. This book is available at Amazon, powell’s bookand your local bookstore.
Editor’s note: This episode aired on June 17, 2024 and was promoted to Best of Podcasts in September 2024.
