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Book Synopsis: Now a National Bestseller! Climate change is real but it’s not the end of the world. It is not even our most serious environmental problem.
Michael Shellenberger has been fighting for a greener planet for decades. He helped save the world’s last unprotected redwoods. He co-created the predecessor to today’s Green New Deal. And he led a successful effort by climate scientists and activists to keep nuclear plants operating, preventing a spike of emissions.
But in 2019, as some claimed “billions of people are going to die,” contributing to rising anxiety, including among adolescents, Shellenberger decided that, as a lifelong environmental activist, leading energy expert, and father of a teenage daughter, he needed to speak out to separate science from fiction.
Despite decades of news media attention, many remain ignorant of basic facts. Carbon emissions peaked and have been declining in most developed nations for over a decade. Deaths from extreme weather, even in poor nations, declined 80 percent over the last four decades. And the risk of Earth warming to very high temperatures is increasingly unlikely thanks to slowing population growth and abundant natural gas.
Curiously, the people who are the most alarmist about the problems also tend to oppose the obvious solutions. What’s really behind the rise of apocalyptic environmentalism? There are powerful financial interests. There are desires for status and power. But most of all there is a desire among supposedly secular people for transcendence. This spiritual impulse can be natural and healthy. But in preaching fear without love, and guilt without redemption, the new religion is failing to satisfy our deepest psychological and existential needs.
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Are you tired of being bombarded with apocalyptic warnings about the environment? Look no further than "Apocalypse Never: Why Environmental Alarmism Hurts Us All" by Michael Shellenberger. This national bestseller offers a refreshing perspective on climate change, revealing that it's not as catastrophic as some would have you believe. Learn from a leading energy expert how we can tackle environmental challenges without succumbing to fear and anxiety.
Don't let the fearmongering perpetuated by alarmists overwhelm you. Michael Shellenberger's book sheds light on the truths that often go unnoticed in mainstream media. Discover the positive progress being made in reducing carbon emissions and mitigating climate impact in developed nations. Gain insights into the declining rates of extreme weather-related deaths and the realistic solutions available to address environmental issues effectively.
Uncover the underlying motives driving apocalyptic environmentalism and understand how financial interests and the pursuit of power play a significant role in shaping public perceptions. Michael Shellenberger challenges the status quo and offers a fresh perspective that balances science with practical solutions. Take control of your environmental awareness and empower yourself with knowledge to make informed decisions for a sustainable future.
Ready to break free from the cycle of environmental alarmism and embrace a more grounded approach to addressing climate challenges? Dive into "Apocalypse Never" today. Take the first step towards a greener future by exploring the rational and evidence-based insights presented by Michael Shellenberger. Together, we can navigate the complexities of environmental issues without succumbing to fear and misinformation.
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