Rating: 6
The Climate War: True Believers, Power Brokers, and the Fight to Save the Earth
Eric Pooley | 2010
The Climate War is an extensive chronicle of the political battle over carbon emissions between politicians, activists, CEOs, and campaigners. It is obvious that Pooley put a tremendous amount of work into this book and his reporting is, in my opinion, unmatched on the topic. He knows each character intimately and is able to offer a refreshingly unique, inside perspective on this period of climate legislation and the tireless efforts of both those for and against its implementation. As someone who is primarily concerned with the science of climate change and our social response to its effects, this was actually the first book I read about environmental politics. This is, however, definitely not a beginner’s book. It’s detailed, thorough, and long. The Climate War is a great pick for those interested in climate politics, Washington’s response to the crisis, or those hoping to learn more about a fascinating and tragic tale with an extraordinary cast of characters.