Cool It

The Skeptical Environmentalist’s Guide to Global Warming

De: Bjørn Lomborg

Narrado por: John McLain

A groundbreaking book that transforms the debate about global warming by offering a fresh perspective based on human needs as well as environmental concerns

Bjorn Lomborg argues that many of the elaborate and expensive actions now being considered to stop global warming will cost hundreds of billions of dollars, are often based on emotional rather than strictly scientific assumptions, and may very well have little impact on the world’s temperature for hundreds of years. Rather than starting with the most radical procedures, Lomborg argues that we should first focus our resources on more immediate concerns, such as fighting malaria and HIV/AIDS and assuring and maintaining a safe, fresh water supply - which can be addressed at a fraction of the cost and save millions of lives within our lifetime. He asks why the debate over climate change has stifled rational dialogue and killed meaningful dissent.

Lomborg presents us with a second generation of thinking on global warming that believes panic is neither warranted nor a constructive place from which to deal with any of humanity’s problems, not just global warming. Cool It promises to be one of the most talked about and influential books of our time.

©2019 Bjørn Lomborg (P)2019 Blackstone Publishing

An attempt at Objective Climate Discourse

Refreshing to read someone who is not minimizing climate science, but is also a strong advocate against climate panic. This is the kind of honest approach on climate the world needs.

Solution for Goble Warming

This is now 2024, and apparently no one is listening to the false alarms on global warming. I only say this because our government has spent billions of tax payers monies on this and we are no closer to helping our world or people. We can only hope that the light bulb will turn on before we tax payers are all liing in poverty.

A very valance practical global warming book

This author does a fantastic job of maintaining a well-balanced, scientific approach to global warming. Global warming is happening and we are contributing to it. But the fear and political pandering gets in the way of solutions. I love his ideas about how to solve global warming without having to cripple economies in the process. In fact he points out endlessly that cutting carbon emissions to drastic levels still doesn’t solve the problem anyhow. The concepts presented regarding tackling humanities more pressing concerns is also welcome. The research and development section regarding new climate technologies is very refreshing.

The climate debate ‘Red Pill’

Information that is still relevant in 2020.
The cogent discussion of data presented opened my eyes to new possibilities.
A must read no matter where you find your current convictions on the topic.

Essential reading to understand climate change

Written by an environmentalist who believes in man-made global warming this no nonsense book will enlighten all sides of the debate.

More people need to read this

Global warming isn’t a hoax but the hysteria around it certainly is. The models are wrong, their advice is counterproductive and the future is a lot brighter than they claim. Lomborg is an intellectual giant. His honesty and clarity vis a vis climate change are sorely missed in most of what we hear in the media and from politicians.

Consider The Alternative

A thoughtful and balanced discussion regarding not only climate change, but the broader and more addressable issues facing the global population today. Open your mind to a new way of thinking.

Good data

With all the debate on climate change it was enjoyable hearing some facts. The author supports man made climate change. However, he takes out the hysteria. I get tired of hearing “it’s settled science “ without any data or peer reviewed studies.

Good to have logic enter the discussion

Not something you'll see or hear anywhere else it

Nice fast pace, level headed and rational approach that no one ever talks about.

Realistic and non political approach

Very good views and supporting data. The author calls out political agenda and junk science as he sees it. Including the manipulation of views for economic gains.