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Book Synopsis: A New York Times Editors' Choice • A New Yorker Best Book of 2023 • A Goodreads Most Anticipated Book of 2023 • A USA Today Must-Read Summer Book • A Next Big Idea Must-Read Book • A Library Journal What To Read In 2023 Book
The New York Times best-selling author explores how “anti-science” became so virulent in American life—through a history of climate denial and its consequences.
In 1956, the New York Times prophesied that once global warming really kicked in, we could see parrots in the Antarctic. In 2010, when science deniers had control of the climate story, Senator James Inhofe and his family built an igloo on the Washington Mall and plunked a sign on top: AL GORE'S NEW HOME: HONK IF YOU LOVE CLIMATE CHANGE. In The Parrot and the Igloo, best-selling author David Lipsky tells the astonishing story of how we moved from one extreme (the correct one) to the other.
With narrative sweep and a superb eye for character, Lipsky unfolds the dramatic narrative of the long, strange march of climate science. The story begins with a tale of three inventors—Thomas Edison, George Westinghouse, and Nikola Tesla—who made our technological world, not knowing what they had set into motion. Then there are the scientists who sounded the alarm once they identified carbon dioxide as the culprit of our warming planet. And we meet the hucksters, zealots, and crackpots who lied about that science and misled the public in ever more outrageous ways. Lipsky masterfully traces the evolution of climate denial, exposing how it grew out of early efforts to build a network of untruth about products like aspirin and cigarettes.
Featuring an indelible cast of heroes and villains, mavericks and swindlers, The Parrot and the Igloo delivers a real-life tragicomedy—one that captures the extraordinary dance of science, money, and the American character.
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Discover the captivating journey of how climate denial gained traction in America with David Lipsky's riveting book, The Parrot and the Igloo: Climate and the Science of Denial. This New York Times Editors' Choice offers a thought-provoking exploration into the history of climate denial and its repercussions. With its SEO-rich content, this book is an absolute must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this pressing issue.
Transport yourself back to 1956, when a seemingly innocent prediction by the New York Times speculated on the possibility of parrots in the Antarctic once global warming took hold. Fast forward to 2010, and we witness the audacious antics of Senator James Inhofe and his family, who boldly constructed an igloo on the Washington Mall, adorned with a sign mocking climate change. In The Parrot and the Igloo, Lipsky skillfully chronicles this wild journey from the scientifically grounded to the absurdly misguided.
Unfolding with narrative mastery and an acute sense of character, Lipsky delves into the remarkable story of climate science. Starting with the trailblazing inventions of Thomas Edison, George Westinghouse, and Nikola Tesla, who inadvertently set in motion the technological world we live in, the book traces the evolving understanding of carbon dioxide as the primary catalyst behind the warming of our planet. Alongside the scientific heroes who raised the alarm, we encounter a cast of characters who manipulated and misled the public, weaving a web of deception that began long before the era of climate denial.
The Parrot and the Igloo exposes the burgeoning network of deceit, illuminating how it originated from early attempts to distort the truth about everyday products like aspirin and cigarettes. Lipsky reveals the intricate dance between science, money, and the American character, showcasing both the extraordinary dedication of those striving for truth and the audacity of those who sought to sow doubt.
Join us on this captivating journey through the history of climate denial. Let David Lipsky's The Parrot and the Igloo open your eyes to the real-life tragicomedy that arises from the intersection of science, money, and the American spirit. Engage with this essential read, and gain a well-rounded understanding of the intricate dynamics surrounding climate denial.
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