Unsettled

What Climate Science Tells Us, What It Doesn't, and Why It Matters

By: Steven E. Koonin

Narrated by: Jay Aaseng

Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins

Publisher's summary

"Surging sea levels are inundating the coasts."

"Hurricanes and tornadoes are becoming fiercer and more frequent."

"Climate change will be an economic disaster."

You've heard all this presented as fact. But according to science, all of these statements are profoundly misleading.

When it comes to climate change, the media, politicians, and other prominent voices have declared that "the science is settled." In reality, the long game of telephone from research to reports to the popular media is corrupted by misunderstanding and misinformation. Core questions - about the way the climate is responding to our influence, and what the impacts will be - remain largely unanswered. The climate is changing, but the why and how aren't as clear as you've probably been led to believe.

Now, one of America's most distinguished scientists is clearing away the fog to explain what science really says (and doesn't say) about our changing climate. In Unsettled: What Climate Science Tells Us, What It Doesn't, and Why It Matters, Steven Koonin draws upon his decades of experience - including as a top science advisor to the Obama administration - to provide up-to-date insights and expert perspective free from political agendas.

Fascinating, clear-headed, and full of surprises, this book gives listeners the tools to both understand the climate issue and be savvier consumers of science media in general. Koonin takes listeners behind the headlines to the more nuanced science itself, showing us where it comes from and guiding us through the implications of the evidence. He dispels popular myths and unveils little-known truths: despite a dramatic rise in greenhouse gas emissions, global temperatures actually decreased from 1940 to 1970. What's more, the models we use to predict the future aren't able to accurately describe the climate of the past, suggesting they are deeply flawed.

Koonin also tackles society's response to a changing climate, using data-driven analysis to explain why many proposed "solutions" would be ineffective, and discussing how alternatives like adaptation and, if necessary, geoengineering will ensure humanity continues to prosper. Unsettled is a reality check buoyed by hope, offering the truth about climate science that you aren't getting elsewhere - what we know, what we don't, and what it all means for our future.

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©2021 Steven E. Koonin (P)2021 BenBella Books

sober analysis

THE book that could rationally inform climate policy--if it can break thru dominant media propaganda

Outstanding. Well researched,thoughtful analysis of an extremely important topic. I cannot give it a higher recommendation.

Outstanding. Well researched,thoughtful analysis of an extremely important topic. I cannot give it a higher recommendation.

Finally - Objectivity

Unsettled should be required reading for the media, universities and “climate” NGOs. Balanced, informative and educational in tone. Koonan is not a “denier” but more of a real scientist calling for the scientific process to be applied to “climate science”.

Book of the Year!

Science should inform not try to persuade. Very readable and honest evaluation of climate data.

A very timely needed TRUTH

A technical scientific body - check to the Climate alarmists. The #Greenthiefs

This book reveals the propaganda behind the tax scams.

Climate Logic. Finally.

Great read. Great logic. No wonder the crazed climate leftists, while in their private jets or 15,000 sq foot homes, would like to see it canceled.

Should be mandatory reading every school worldwide

Thank you for such a work of actual science, and not just selling a party line or using to sell advertising or messaging from the holier than thou few that act like they actually know the answer to something as complex as world climate. Think mankind does a pretty poor job, and science (evidence of a thought) does not do much to unlocking truth. Think every child in America, if not the world should have to read the 2 sides of this coin and make their own decision based on real interpretations of what the science is telling us. Sure do think the climate pushers would do well to own up to lack of knowledge they have which would obviously hurt their pocketbooks if they did, so I guess I am hoping beyond hope. But we can all wish for the best outcome before we continue to poor trillions down the money hole on something I think the Lord already has in His hands. Read the Bible, you'll be able to see who really knows the truth, and whose world this really is! I know He is capable of taking care of His Planet. Man....not so much!

Extremely informative

The media is gas lighting us over another issue? Anyone surprised?! This is a lovely perspective giving book, the reader was great, besides for a metallic ting I would hear every so often. Idk if it's from me or the file. Such is life.

common sense writing

must listen regardless of where you stand on climate politics. very informative and not at all preachy.

An unbiased take on global climate

No matter what side of the climate change debate you are on this book is worth a read. Steve Koonin details the arguments on both sides and the nuances of studying and measuring climate change.