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The Heat Will Kill You First: Life And Death On A Scorched Planet
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Instant New York Times Bestseller Selected As One Of The Best Books Of The Year By Npr, The Los Angeles Times, And The Economist Finalist For The L.A. Times Book Prize, The New York Public Librarys Helen Bernstein Award For Excellence In Journalism, And The Pen/E.O. Wilson Award For Literary Science Writing.New York Times Bestselling Journalist Jeff Goodell Presents A Masterful, Bracing (David Wallacewells) Examination Of The Impact That Temperature Rise Will Have On Our Lives And On Our Planet, Offering A Vital New Perspective On Where We Are Headed, How We Can Prepare, And What Is At Stake If We Fail To Act.When Heat Comes, Its Invisible. It Doesnt Bend Tree Branches Or Blow Hair Across Your Face To Let You Know Its Arrived. The Sun Feels Like The Barrel Of A Gun Pointed At You.The World Is Waking Up To A New Reality: Wildfires Are Now Seasonal In California, The Northeast Is Getting Less And Less Snow Each Winter, And The Ice Sheets In The Arctic And Antarctica Are Melting Fast. Heat Is The First Order Threat That Drives All Other Impacts Of The Climate Crisis. And As The Temperature Rises, It Is Revealing Fault Lines In Our Governments, Our Politics, Our Economy, And Our Values. The Basic Science Is Not Complicated: Stop Burning Fossil Fuels Tomorrow, And The Global Temperature Will Stop Rising Tomorrow. Stop Burning Fossil Fuels In 50 Years, And The Temperature Will Keep Rising For 50 Years, Making Parts Of Our Planet Virtually Uninhabitable. Its Up To Us. The Hotter It Gets, The Deeper And Wider Our Fault Lines Will Open.The Heat Will Kill You First Is About The Extreme Ways In Which Our Planet Is Already Changing. It Is About Why Spring Is Coming A Few Weeks Earlier And Fall Is Coming A Few Weeks Later And The Impact That Will Have On Everything From Our Food Supply To Disease Outbreaks. It Is About What Will Happen To Our Lives And Our Communities When Typical Summer Days In Chicago Or Boston Go From 90 F To 110F. A Heatwave, Goodell Explains, Is A Predatory Event One That Culls Out The Most Vulnerable People. But That Is Changing. As Heatwaves Become More Intense And More Common, They Will Become More Democratic.As An Awardwinning Journalist Who Has Been At The Forefront Of Environmental Journalism For Decades, Goodells New Book May Be His Most Provocative Yet, Explaining How Extreme Heat Will Dramatically Change The World As We Know It. Masterfully Reported, Mixing The Latest Scientific Insight With Ontheground Storytelling, Jeff Goodell Tackles The Big Questions And Uncovers How Extreme Heat Is A Force Beyond Anything We Have Reckoned With Before.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Heat Will Kill You First'? A: 'The Heat Will Kill You First' by Jeff Goodell explores the impact of rising temperatures on our lives and the planet, focusing on how extreme heat exacerbates climate change and affects vulnerable populations.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Heat Will Kill You First'? A: The book is authored by Jeff Goodell, an award-winning journalist known for his work in environmental journalism.
- Q: When was 'The Heat Will Kill You First' published? A: 'The Heat Will Kill You First' is set to be published on July 9, 2024.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Heat Will Kill You First' have? A: The book contains 416 pages.
- Q: What format is 'The Heat Will Kill You First' available in? A: 'The Heat Will Kill You First' is available in paperback format.
- Q: Is 'The Heat Will Kill You First' suitable for readers interested in climatology? A: Yes, the book falls under the category of climatology, making it suitable for readers interested in climate science and environmental issues.
- Q: What critical issues does the book address regarding climate change? A: The book addresses critical issues such as the effects of heatwaves, the melting of ice sheets, and the changing patterns of seasons, emphasizing the urgency of addressing climate change.
- Q: Does 'The Heat Will Kill You First' include scientific insights? A: Yes, the book combines scientific insights with on-the-ground storytelling to provide a comprehensive view of the consequences of climate change.
- Q: What accolades has 'The Heat Will Kill You First' received? A: The book has been recognized as an instant New York Times bestseller and selected as one of the best books of the year by multiple reputable sources.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'The Heat Will Kill You First'? A: The title signifies the immediate and severe threats posed by rising temperatures and heatwaves, particularly to vulnerable populations.