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A decade ago, Tim Flannery's #1 international bestseller, The Weather Makers, was one of the first books to break the topic of climate change out into the general conversation. Today, Earth's climate system is fast approaching a crisis. Political leadership has not kept up, and public engagement with the issue of climate change has declined. Opinion is divided between technological optimists and pessimists who feel that catastrophe is inevitable. The publication of this new book is timed for the lead-up to the Climate Change Conference in Paris in December 2015, which aims to achieve a legally binding and universal agreement on climate from all the nations in the world. This book anticipates and will influence the debates. Time is running out, but catastrophe is not inevitable. Around the world people are now living with the consequences of an altered climate--with intensified and more frequent storms, wildfires, droughts and floods. For some it's already a question of survival. Drawing on the latest science, Flannery gives a snapshot of the trouble we are in and more crucially, proposes a new way forward, including rapidly progressing clean technologies and a third way of soft geo-engineering. Tim Flannery, with his inimitable style, makes this urgent issue compelling and accessible. This is a must-read for anyone interested in our global future.

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Advance praise for Atmosphere of Hope Thoughtful, candid andyesultimately upbeat, Atmosphere of Hope could not be more timely. It is just the book the world needs right now. Elizabeth Kolbert, author of The Sixth Extinction Praise for The Weather Makers An authoritative, scientifically accurate book on global warming that sparkles with life, clarity and intelligence. Washington Post [Flannery] builds a galvanizing, intentionally polarizing case for the urgency of altering our patterns of energy use. New York Times At last, here is a clear and readable account of one of the most important but controversial issues facing everyone in the world today. If you are not already addicted to Tim Flannery's writing, discover him now. Jared Diamond, author of The World Until Yesterday and Guns, Germs & Steel Comprehensive and extremely well-written, The Weather Makers has perhaps the best chance of inspiring actual policy change since Rachel Carson s Silent Spring . . . Even the most skeptical reader will wonder why, exactly, we are sitting on our hands. Newsday Flannery . . . is without question an extraordinary scientist. . .. A passionate explication of human influence on climate change and a call to action. . . . A tour de force. Science Magazine

Advance praise for Atmosphere of Hope Thoughtful, candid andyesultimately upbeat, Atmosphere of Hope could not be more timely. It is just the book the world needs right now. Elizabeth Kolbert, author of The Sixth Extinction Flannery argues for renewed optimism in human capabilities to reverse the destabilizing effects of climate change. For years, the author has been in the forefront of spreading the warning of climate change s dire consequences to a broad audience . . . A sharp summary of energy potentialities, where the good and the bad reside in human hands, hearts, and minds. Kirkus Reviews Praise for The Weather Makers An authoritative, scientifically accurate book on global warming that sparkles with life, clarity and intelligence. Washington Post [Flannery] builds a galvanizing, intentionally polarizing case for the urgency of altering our patterns of energy use. New York Times At last, here is a clear and readable account of one of the most important but controversial issues facing everyone in the world today. If you are not already addicted to Tim Flannery's writing, discover him now. Jared Diamond, author of The World Until Yesterday and Guns, Germs & Steel Comprehensive and extremely well-written, The Weather Makers has perhaps the best chance of inspiring actual policy change since Rachel Carson s Silent Spring . . . Even the most skeptical reader will wonder why, exactly, we are sitting on our hands. Newsday Flannery . . . is without question an extraordinary scientist. . .. A passionate explication of human influence on climate change and a call to action. . . . A tour de force. Science Magazine

Advance praise for Atmosphere of Hope Thoughtful, candid andyesultimately upbeat, Atmosphere of Hope could not be more timely. It is just the book the world needs right now. Elizabeth Kolbert, author of The Sixth Extinction An informative tour of promising multipronged approaches to one of humanity s biggest challenges. Flannery s solution-focused quest is especially timely. Booklist Flannery argues for renewed optimism in human capabilities to reverse the destabilizing effects of climate change. For years, the author has been in the forefront of spreading the warning of climate change s dire consequences to a broad audience . . . A sharp summary of energy potentialities, where the good and the bad reside in human hands, hearts, and minds. Kirkus Reviews Praise for The Weather Makers An authoritative, scientifically accurate book on global warming that sparkles with life, clarity and intelligence. Washington Post [Flannery] builds a galvanizing, intentionally polarizing case for the urgency of altering our patterns of energy use. New York Times At last, here is a clear and readable account of one of the most important but controversial issues facing everyone in the world today. If you are not already addicted to Tim Flannery's writing, discover him now. Jared Diamond, author of The World Until Yesterday and Guns, Germs & Steel Comprehensive and extremely well-written, The Weather Makers has perhaps the best chance of inspiring actual policy change since Rachel Carson s Silent Spring . . . Even the most skeptical reader will wonder why, exactly, we are sitting on our hands. Newsday Flannery . . . is without question an extraordinary scientist. . .. A passionate explication of human influence on climate change and a call to action. . . . A tour de force. Science Magazine

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Tim Flannery is a scientist, explorer, and conservationist. He has published more than 130 scientific papers and several books, including The Weather Makers, Throwim Way Leg, Here on Earth, and Among the Islands. He was named Australian of the Year in 2007, and from 2011 to 2013, he was head of the Australian Climate Change Commission.

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