Our Climate Book Study Group takes the discussions of selected works to a new level for group participants. The group usually meets via zoom every six weeks at 7 pm via zoom on a Thursday evening. Selections may include counterpoint views too.
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“How to Avoid a Climate Disaster”, by Bill Gates – January 18
“Losing Earth“, by Nathaniel Rich – February 29
“New Climate War“, by Michael Mann – April 11
“Don’t Even Think About It” by George Marshall – May 23
“The Great Derangement” by the Indian novelist Amitai Ghosh – July 2
Next group meeting on September 12 will cover these relatively short reports:
National Intelligence Estimate “Climate Change and International Responses Increasing Challenges to US National Security Through 2040”. US intelligence community analysis of the security implications over the next several decades
Department of Defense Climate Risk Analysis from 2021.
How China Came to Dominate the World in Solar Energy – from 2024
China is installing the wind and solar equivalent of five large nuclear power stations per week – from 2024
“Post-Growth: Life After Capitalism“, by Tim Jackson. A radical perspective from an economist who is a central figure in the de-growth movement. – tbd
“Half-Earth“, by Edward O. Wilson. Another radical proposal from one of the world’s most distinguished biologists. – November 7
“False Alarm“, by Bjorn Lomborg. Controversial pro-growth critique of climate activism. December 19
“Encyclical on Climate Change and Inequality“, Pope Francis. A moral and religious appeal, aimed not only at Catholics. – January 30