The Climate Fix: What Scientists and Politicians Won't Tell You About Global Warming - Softcover

Pielke Jr., Roger

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0465025196 ISBN 13: 9780465025190

Publisher: Basic Books, 2011

Synopsis

The world’s response to climate change has been deeply flawed. The Climate Fix is where we begin to get it back on track, as science policy expert Roger Pielke, Jr. dissects the disastrous climate debate and offers a solution: expanding energy access and increasing energy security while lowering costs through technological innovation.

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Review:

John Marburger, Vice President for Research, Stony Brook University and former Science Advisor to President George W. Bush
"Roger Pielke, Jr.'s voice in the global warming debate is one of rare common sense. While many authors link anthropogenic climate change with energy technology, Pielke, Jr. goes farther and emphasizes the role of development economics and deep seated social behaviors that cannot easily be addressed. You may not agree with his 'oblique, pragmatic' proposal for 'accelerating decarbonization' of society, but you will be hard-pressed to find a better analysis of the thorniest aspects of the climate challenge."

Neal Lane, Malcolm Gillis University Professor and Senior Fellow in Science and Technology at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, Rice University; former Science Advisor to President William J. Clinton
"The present climate policy stalemate cries out for a new approach in dealing with a challenge that is unprecedented in scope and complexity. This book offers scientists, policy makers and the general public a critical perspective and thoughtful suggestions for a way forward. It should be read by anyone who cares about the future of the planet and its people."

D. James Baker, William J. Clinton Foundation and former Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
"Pielke's thoughtful analysis of how climate science has interacted with policy - often not productively - provides new and engaging insights. Moreover, his conclusion about the importance of decarbonization and disaggregating climate policy gives the climate debate a new dimension. By weaving his personal story into the development of these issues, he presents a compelling narrative that deserves a wide readership."

Kerry Emanuel, Professor of Atmospheric Science, MIT
"Roger Pielke, Jr., cuts through passions and politics to propose a clear and sober way forward in addressing one of the critical issues of our time."

The Economist
"A bright and provocative book...the arguments for an energy-innovation approach to climate change seem currently to be gaining ground... For those who want to understand them, this [book] is a very good place to start."

Slate.com
"This year's must-read global warming book."

About the Author:

Roger Pielke, Jr. is a Professor of Political Science in the Environmental Studies Program at the University of Colorado. He is the author of The Honest Broker and lives in Boulder, Colorado.

About this edition

• Publisher: Basic Books
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0465025196
• ISBN 13: 9780465025190
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 290