The Uninhabitable Earth Adapted for ..., David WallaceWells
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The Uninhabitable Earth (Adapted for Young Adults)
Life After Warming

Author: David Wallace-Wells

Narrator: David Wallace-Wells

Unabridged: 3 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/10/2023


Synopsis

An exploration of the devastating effects of global warming—current and future—adapted for young adults from the #1 New York Times bestseller. This is not only an assessment on how the future will look to those living through it, but also a dire overview and an impassioned and hopeful call to action to change the trajectory while there is still time.

     The climate crisis that our nation currently faces, from rising temperatures, unfathomable drought, devastating floods, unprecedented fires, just to name a few, are alarming precursors to what awaits us if we continue on our current path. In this adaptation for young adults from the #1 New York Times bestseller, journalist David Wallace-Wells tells it like it is, and it is much worse than anyone might think. Global warming is effecting the world, if left unchecked, it promises to transform global politics, the meaning of technology and the trajectory of human progress.
     In sobering detail, Wallace-Wells lays out the mistakes and inaction of past and current generations that we see negatively affecting all lives today and more importantly how they will inevitably affect the future. But readers will also hear—loud and clear—his impassioned call to action, as he appeals to current and future generations, especially young people. As he states:  “the solutions, when we dare to imagine them . . . are indeed motivating, if there is to be any chance of preserving even the hope for a happier future—relatively livable, relatively fulfilling, relatively prosperous, and perhaps more than only relatively just.”

About The Author

David Wallace-Wells is a columnist and deputy editor at New York magazine. He has been a national fellow at the New America Foundation and was previously the deputy editor of The Paris Review. He lives in New York City.


Reviews

Goodreads review by NotaRein on May 27, 2024

My library only had this young adult version, not sure if they are that different, this one is shorter I think because I saw a slightly bigger one at the bookstore. I would like to begin by stating that the author makes it clear that they aren't willing to be vegan for the planet despite wanting this......more

Goodreads review by Thomas Ray on April 01, 2024

The Uninhabitable Earth: Life after Warming, David Wallace-Wells, 2023 edition adapted for young adults, 157 pages, ISBN 9780593483572, Dewey 304.28 W155un new teen collection mya = million years ago Extinction events: 450 mya 86% of species dead 380 mya 75% of species dead 255 mya 96% of species dead 20......more

Goodreads review by Swampscott on March 08, 2024

“The Uninhabitable Earth” is an extremely detailed account of what the Earth may become if global warming continues. The book discusses how every facet of our lives could change if the planet continues warming, and the grim reality we could be faced with. Although bleak, it does not feel exaggerated......more

Goodreads review by David on November 11, 2024

I give this 3.5. The .5 only for its relevance. I believe this book did an excellent job at facts and figures. If it was just to inform it would be much higher, however at its heart this book is made with the intent of inspiring political action and it left me with much more despair than resolve whi......more