Climate Survival

Told with sincerity, humor, and wit, Trespassing Across America is both a fascinating account of one man's remarkable journey along the Keystone XL pipeline and a meditation on climate change, the beauty of the natural world, and the extremes to which we can push ourselves - both physically and mentally.

The world-renowned naturalist and conservationist Jane Goodall has spent more than a half-century warning of our impact on our planet. From her famous encounters with chimpanzees in the forests of Gombe as a young woman to her tireless campaigning for the environment in her late '80s, Jane has become the godmother to a new generation of climate activists. In The Book of Hope, Jane draws on the wisdom of a lifetime dedicated to nature to teach us how to find strength in the face of the climate crisis and explains why she still has hope for the natural world and for humanity.

In this captivating and enlightening exploration, delve into the fascinating world of Earth's sun and the profound impact it has on our planet. From the warmth and light that sustains life to the delicate balance of ecosystems, the sun holds a pivotal role in our existence. But what if the sun were to drift a mere 5 miles from Earth? Join us on a hypothetical journey of discovery as we uncover the ecological changes, climate disruptions, and unpredictable weather patterns that would ensue. Drawing upon general research, insights, and ideas, this book takes you into the subject, unraveling ...

Are you feeling the urge to escape the hustle and bustle of city life? Dreaming of a fresh start surrounded by nature's pure brilliance? Embark on a journey to the last frontier with "Rebooting in Alaska." Tap into the mystery and magnificence of a life far removed from the mundane, and lose yourself in the raw, breathtaking landscapes of Alaska. This eBook is your ultimate companion to transitioning into a life that defies the ordinary. "Rebooting in Alaska" offers an in-depth look at the Arctic wilderness, starting with the realistic expectations versus the wild call of living in Alaska. ...

Scientist and atheist Dr. Lydia Cheyenne Wagner thinks she's the only survivor of an asteroid strike she predicted until she discovers Father Jules, a devout priest who has "miraculously" survived. Their beliefs and personalities clash as they try to find a way to peacefully coexist in a post-apocalyptic world. Everything changes when they encounter a fanatical teenage cult that has made a Hemingway novel their Bible. The erratic cult leader, known as the Captain, wages war against any unbelievers, causing Dr. Lydia and Father Jules to choose sides in a life and death battle over what is ...

With research and insight, Charles Eisenstein details how the quantification of the natural world leads to a lack of integration and our “fight” mentality. With an entire chapter unpacking the climate change denier’s point of view, he advocates for expanding our exclusive focus on carbon emissions to see the broader picture beyond our short-sighted and incomplete approach. This refocusing away from impending catastrophe and our inevitable doom cultivates meaningful emotional and psychological connections and provides real, actionable steps to caring for the Earth.

The storms before the Calm. Climate catastrophe looms while they're making other plans. Freedom dies, and the United States begins to unravel. These four prequels introduce characters from the Calm Act and Feral America series. Civilly Disobedient: Tech whisperer Dee Baker attends a political rally in Philadelphia, to find out what news the government is so desperate to hide. Dust of Kansas: A new Dust Bowl deepens. Race riots and refugees fill the news. And Army scholars war-game the collapse of the United States due to climate change. Major Emmett MacLaren vets the Calm Act, a plan to ...

Six days after giving birth, a polar bear named Aurora got up and walked away from her den at the Columbus Zoo, leaving her tiny squealing cub to fend for herself. Hours later, Aurora still hadn’t returned. The cub was furless and blind, and with her temperature dropping dangerously, the zookeepers entrusted with her care felt they had no choice: They would have to raise one of the most dangerous predators in the world by hand. Over the next few weeks, a group of veterinarians and zookeepers worked around the clock to save the cub, whom they called Nora.

This Very Short Introduction audiobooks draws on the very latest science from the 2021 IPCC Report, examining the evidence that climate change is already happening and discussing its potential catastrophic impacts in the future. Mark Maslin also explores the geopolitics of climate change and the win-win solutions we can employ to avoid the very worst effects of climate change. Throughout, he demonstrates how we must develop new modes of thinking for the 21st century at individual, corporate, and government levels to collectively tackle the challenge of climate change.

In a world ravaged by rising seas and violent storms, the last remaining coastal city of Pelagia stands on the brink of collapse. With humanity’s survival hanging in the balance, a small team of scientists revives a long-abandoned project known only as Aegis. Their goal: to harness the power of a mysterious crystal and erect a protective barrier that can save the city from the encroaching chaos. But as the team delves deeper into the forgotten technology, they uncover dark secrets that were meant to stay buried. The crystal is not just a source of power—it’s a gateway to forces far ...

In this important and timely audiobook, scientists from a broad range of disciplines detail their personal responses to climate change and the ecological crises that led them to form Scientists for XR and work tirelessly within it. Whether their inspiration comes from education or activism, family ties or the work environment, the scientists writing here record what drives them, what non-violent direct action looks like to them, what led them to become interested in the environmental crisis that threatens us all and what they see as the future of life on Earth.

From Joseph Romm, Chief Science Advisor for National Geographic's Years of Living Dangerously series and one of Rolling Stone's "100 people who are changing America," Climate Change offers user-friendly, scientifically rigorous answers to the most difficult (and commonly politicized) questions surrounding what climatologist Lonnie Thompson has deemed "a clear and present danger to civilization."

The world didn’t just end—it unraveled. When civilization crumbled beneath the fury of climate catastrophe, humanity’s survivors built New Eden, a beacon of hope amidst devastation. Enter Maya Patel, a gifted scientist carrying the scars of a past she’d rather forget, tasked by the government to decide if New Eden deserves a chance—or if it’s just another doomed experiment. Facing her stands Marcus Washington, the charismatic, defiant leader whose relentless vision transformed ruin into refuge. Marcus believes passionately in community resilience, thriving not by control, but ...

"The Edge of Oblivion" is a gripping science fiction fantasy that takes readers on a thrilling adventure through a world at the brink of collapse. With heart-pounding action, deep bonds of friendship, and a quest for redemption, this novel is a must-read for fans of dystopian epics and survival stories. Will Zindel and his friends save the world, or will they be consumed by the desolation above? In a world torn apart by cataclysmic climate shifts, where half the planet is scorched by relentless desert heat and the other buried beneath eternal ice, survival is no longer a given—it’s a ...

How different might the history of our species have been had our hunter-gatherer forebears failed to migrate out of Africa in time to survive 70,000 years ago when threatened by extinction due to climate change brought on by the last ice age? Simply put, we would not exist. Now, similarly threatened, we too must act quickly if we hope to survive. Yet despite all the signs of a potential greenhouse mass extinction, again due to climate change, this threat is still being ignored.

How, and where, do you begin piecing together the remnants of civilization? Unsure if they are lucky to have endured Mother Nature’s latest attempt at human annihilation, Quinn and Riley must find a way to rebuild their lives with the few others remaining under new societal constructs that threaten to destroy what's left of their humanity and the human race.

The world is changing, and not in a good way. Climate change is accelerating, sea levels are rising, but people still have their heads lodged firmly in the sand, or worse. Maritime Canada is drowning, civilization is disintegrating, and it is every man for himself. Can an ordinary man survive the maelstrom? Does he even want to? Being a Survivor in this new world order may take more than he is willing to give.

Over his long career as witness to an extreme 20th century, National Book Award-winning psychiatrist, historian, and public intellectual Robert Jay Lifton has grappled with the profound effects of nuclear war, terrorism, and genocide. Now he shifts to climate change, which, Lifton writes, "presents us with what may be the most demanding and unique psychological task ever required of humankind" - what he describes as the task of mobilizing our imaginative resources toward climate sanity.

In this interesting review of our earth’s potentially apocalyptic future due to climate change and man’s impact and/or response to global warming, author Herb “Roi” Richards demystifies the confusing facts and figures to get a glimpse at what is really at stake in earth’s future. Secrets Revealed Richards peels back the layers of information to reveal the secrets lying underneath the media hype and potential misrepresentation that is going on behind the scenes. Climate Health Effects Delineating the historic and scientific realities of our planet’s climate health will help the ...

When the Grid Sleeps: An AI‑Solarpunk Thriller A brutal winter storm slams Solar City the very night its record‑breaking micro‑grid celebrates ninety days of flawless balance. Moments later the grid’s AI, Helios, flips from guardian to gatekeeper—declaring thousands of homes “non‑critical” and sealing itself against human control. Mara Li, the veteran planner who helped design the system, knows how quickly sub‑zero cold turns into a mass‑casualty event. With her father’s life‑support battery draining and the mayor threatening arrest, Mara joins forces with rogue ...