Cool It

The Skeptical Environmentalist’s Guide to Global Warming

By: Bjørn Lomborg

Narrated by: John McLain

Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins

Publisher's summary

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.

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.

2007 book

I just bought and started reading this book, so my ratings above are sure to change, most likely upward.
I am a bit of a fan of Mr. Lomborg, but I thought this would be a new book about a constantly evolving subject. I could find no publication date, but in the Amazon listing for the book, I discovered a publication date of 2007! That is at least 12 years ago, as I write this. I am very disappointed to realize that likely all the statistics used in this book are far out of date.
Maybe you can find the publication date for the book in the Audible listing. I could not.

The practical approach to climate change.

An opening view of how we should be responding to climate change. The book is thoroughly researched covers all areas of the issue and how we can respond appropriately and effectively with the least amount of negative consequences.

Changed my view about the climate warming agenda.

Before I listened to this audiobook I was misconcept about what the better way to Deal with climate change. This audiobook it's remarkable for anyone who feels anxious about the Future of human r.ace.

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