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Climate Change and Us

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Below you'll find a selection of library materials exploring the science, facts, solutions, and fictional takes on how global warming will impact our very way of life. This November, Halton Climate Collective's community read initiative, HCC Reads, presents a virtual author talk with scientist and climate change champion, Katharine Hayhoe about her new book, “Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World." Let's talk about climate action, Burlington! @BurlONLibrary bplenv

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Saving Us

Saving Us

A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in A Divided World

by Hayhoe, Katharine

Book - 2021

In Saving Us, Hayhoe argues that when it comes to changing hearts and minds, facts are only one part of the equation. We need to find shared values in ord...Show more In Saving Us, Hayhoe argues that when it comes to changing hearts and minds, facts are only one part of the equation. We need to find shared values in order to connect our unique identities to collective action. This is not another doomsday narrative about a planet on fire. It is a multilayered look at science, faith, and human psychology, from an icon in her field—recently named chief scientist at The Nature Conservancy. Show less

In Saving Us, Hayhoe argues that when it comes to changing hearts and minds, facts are only one part of the equation. We need to find shared values in ord...Show more In Saving Us, Hayhoe argues that when it comes to changing hearts and minds, facts are only one part of the equation. We need to find shared values in order to connect our unique identities to collective action. This is not another doomsday narrative about a planet on fire. It is a multilayered look at science, faith, and human psychology, from an icon in her field—recently named chief scientist at The Nature Conservancy. Show less

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All We Can Save

All We Can Save

Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis

Book - 2020

The results of climate change fall largely on the shoulders of women worldwide. The burden has reached a breaking point which the author examines: the global rise in women's rights and climate change movements The results of climate change fall largely on the shoulders of women worldwide. The burden has reached a breaking point which the author examines: the global rise in women's rights and climate change movements Show less

The results of climate change fall largely on the shoulders of women worldwide. The burden has reached a breaking point which the author examines: the global rise in women's rights and climate change movements The results of climate change fall largely on the shoulders of women worldwide. The burden has reached a breaking point which the author examines: the global rise in women's rights and climate change movements Show less

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Cli-fi

Cli-fi

Canadian Tales of Climate Change

Book - 2017

"With the world facing the greatest global crisis of all time - climate change - personal and political indifference has wrought a series of unfoldin...Show more "With the world facing the greatest global crisis of all time - climate change - personal and political indifference has wrought a series of unfolding complications that are altering our planet, and threatening our very existence. Reacting to the warnings sounded by scientists and thinkers, writers are responding imaginatively to the seriousness of changing ocean conditions, the widening disappearance of species, genetically modified organisms, increasing food shortages, mass migrations of refugees, and the hubris behind our provoking Mother Earth herself. These stories of Climate Fiction (Cli-fi) feature perspectives by culturally diverse Canadian writers of short fiction, science fiction, fantasy, and futurist works, and transcend traditional doomsday stories by inspiring us to overcome the bleak forecasted results of our current indifference."-- Provided by Publisher Show less

"With the world facing the greatest global crisis of all time - climate change - personal and political indifference has wrought a series of unfoldin...Show more "With the world facing the greatest global crisis of all time - climate change - personal and political indifference has wrought a series of unfolding complications that are altering our planet, and threatening our very existence. Reacting to the warnings sounded by scientists and thinkers, writers are responding imaginatively to the seriousness of changing ocean conditions, the widening disappearance of species, genetically modified organisms, increasing food shortages, mass migrations of refugees, and the hubris behind our provoking Mother Earth herself. These stories of Climate Fiction (Cli-fi) feature perspectives by culturally diverse Canadian writers of short fiction, science fiction, fantasy, and futurist works, and transcend traditional doomsday stories by inspiring us to overcome the bleak forecasted results of our current indifference."-- Provided by Publisher Show less

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Our Biggest Experiment

Our Biggest Experiment

An Epic History of the Climate Crisis

by Bell, Alice R.

Book - 2021

"It was Eunice Newton Foote, an American scientist and woman's rights campaigner living in Seneca Falls, New York, who first warned the world that an...Show more "It was Eunice Newton Foote, an American scientist and woman's rights campaigner living in Seneca Falls, New York, who first warned the world that an atmosphere heavy with carbon dioxide could send temperatures here on Earth soaring. This was back in 1856. At the time, no one paid much attention. Our Biggest Experiment tells Foote's story, along with stories of the many other scientists who came before and after her, helping build our modern understanding of climate change. It also tells the story of ourenergy system, from whale oil to kerosene and beyond, the first steamships, wind turbines, electric cars, oil tankers and fridges. The story flows from the Enlightenment into World War Two and beyond, tracing the development of big science and our advancing realisation that global warming was a significant global problem, along with the growth of the environmental movement, climate scepticism and political systems like the UN climate talks. As citizens of the twenty-first century, it can feel like history's dealt us a rather bad hand with the climate crisis. In many ways, this is true. Our ancestors have left us an almighty mess. But they left us tools for survival too, and Our Biggest Experiment tells both sides of the story"-- Drawing from science, politics and technology, this illuminating book sheds new light on the little-known scientists throughout history who helped build our modern understanding of climate change. - Provided by Publisher Show less

"It was Eunice Newton Foote, an American scientist and woman's rights campaigner living in Seneca Falls, New York, who first warned the world that an...Show more "It was Eunice Newton Foote, an American scientist and woman's rights campaigner living in Seneca Falls, New York, who first warned the world that an atmosphere heavy with carbon dioxide could send temperatures here on Earth soaring. This was back in 1856. At the time, no one paid much attention. Our Biggest Experiment tells Foote's story, along with stories of the many other scientists who came before and after her, helping build our modern understanding of climate change. It also tells the story of ourenergy system, from whale oil to kerosene and beyond, the first steamships, wind turbines, electric cars, oil tankers and fridges. The story flows from the Enlightenment into World War Two and beyond, tracing the development of big science and our advancing realisation that global warming was a significant global problem, along with the growth of the environmental movement, climate scepticism and political systems like the UN climate talks. As citizens of the twenty-first century, it can feel like history's dealt us a rather bad hand with the climate crisis. In many ways, this is true. Our ancestors have left us an almighty mess. But they left us tools for survival too, and Our Biggest Experiment tells both sides of the story"-- Drawing from science, politics and technology, this illuminating book sheds new light on the little-known scientists throughout history who helped build our modern understanding of climate change. - Provided by Publisher Show less

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Cranky Uncle Vs. Climate Change

Cranky Uncle Vs. Climate Change

How to Understand and Respond to Climate Science Deniers

by Cook, John

Book - 2020

Laugh while you learn! Sharpen up your critical thinking skills as you strengthen yourself against misinformation and learn to answer the cranky climate c...Show more Laugh while you learn! Sharpen up your critical thinking skills as you strengthen yourself against misinformation and learn to answer the cranky climate change skeptics in your own life. Author John Cook has spent decades meticulously answering every single denier argument. On his skepticalscience.com you can read expert answers to every question about the science of climate change, you can look up the information by the specific argument topic and you can pick either a simple or complex answer! This excellent Cranky Uncle book (and free app on your app store) uses his talent of cartooning to demonstrate critical thinking skills in evaluating climate change information. So when your confused loved ones challenge the clear science showing that -- this time around -- humans are causing Earth's climate to drastically, radically and rapidly change, you will have answers at the ready, with cogent and humorous illustrations. Show less

Laugh while you learn! Sharpen up your critical thinking skills as you strengthen yourself against misinformation and learn to answer the cranky climate c...Show more Laugh while you learn! Sharpen up your critical thinking skills as you strengthen yourself against misinformation and learn to answer the cranky climate change skeptics in your own life. Author John Cook has spent decades meticulously answering every single denier argument. On his skepticalscience.com you can read expert answers to every question about the science of climate change, you can look up the information by the specific argument topic and you can pick either a simple or complex answer! This excellent Cranky Uncle book (and free app on your app store) uses his talent of cartooning to demonstrate critical thinking skills in evaluating climate change information. So when your confused loved ones challenge the clear science showing that -- this time around -- humans are causing Earth's climate to drastically, radically and rapidly change, you will have answers at the ready, with cogent and humorous illustrations. Show less

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Fast Ice

Fast Ice

by Cussler, Clive

Book - 2021

Pitted against a determined madman and a monstrous storm, Kurt Austin and the NUMA team must unravel the Nazi-era plot in order to save the globe from a freeze that would bury it once and for all. Book #18 in the NUMA Files. Pitted against a determined madman and a monstrous storm, Kurt Austin and the NUMA team must unravel the Nazi-era plot in order to save the globe from a freeze that would bury it once and for all. Book #18 in the NUMA Files. Show less

Pitted against a determined madman and a monstrous storm, Kurt Austin and the NUMA team must unravel the Nazi-era plot in order to save the globe from a freeze that would bury it once and for all. Book #18 in the NUMA Files. Pitted against a determined madman and a monstrous storm, Kurt Austin and the NUMA team must unravel the Nazi-era plot in order to save the globe from a freeze that would bury it once and for all. Book #18 in the NUMA Files. Show less

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How to Avoid A Climate Disaster

How to Avoid A Climate Disaster

The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need

by Gates, Bill

eBook - 2021

Bill Gates shares what he's learned in more than a decade of studying climate change and investing in innovations to address the problems, and sets out a ...Show more Bill Gates shares what he's learned in more than a decade of studying climate change and investing in innovations to address the problems, and sets out a vision for how the world can build the tools it needs to get to zero greenhouse gas emissions. Bill Gates explains why he cares so deeply about the climate crisis and what makes him optimistic that the world can prevent the worst impacts of it. His interest in climate change is a natural outgrowth of efforts by his foundation to reduce poverty and disease. Climate change, according to Gates, will have the biggest impact on the people who have done the least to cause it. As a technologist, he has seen first-hand how innovation can change the world. By investing in research, inventing new technologies, and deploying them quickly at large scale, Gates believes climate change can be addressed in meaningful ways. Show less

Bill Gates shares what he's learned in more than a decade of studying climate change and investing in innovations to address the problems, and sets out a ...Show more Bill Gates shares what he's learned in more than a decade of studying climate change and investing in innovations to address the problems, and sets out a vision for how the world can build the tools it needs to get to zero greenhouse gas emissions. Bill Gates explains why he cares so deeply about the climate crisis and what makes him optimistic that the world can prevent the worst impacts of it. His interest in climate change is a natural outgrowth of efforts by his foundation to reduce poverty and disease. Climate change, according to Gates, will have the biggest impact on the people who have done the least to cause it. As a technologist, he has seen first-hand how innovation can change the world. By investing in research, inventing new technologies, and deploying them quickly at large scale, Gates believes climate change can be addressed in meaningful ways. Show less

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Climate Emergency Atlas

Climate Emergency Atlas

What's Happening--what We Can Do

by Hooke, Dan

Book - 2020

A great introduction for children. Uses excellent graphics to explain everything from polar ice melt to renewable energy. A great introduction for children. Uses excellent graphics to explain everything from polar ice melt to renewable energy. Show less

A great introduction for children. Uses excellent graphics to explain everything from polar ice melt to renewable energy. A great introduction for children. Uses excellent graphics to explain everything from polar ice melt to renewable energy. Show less

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Hope Matters

Hope Matters

Why Changing the Way We Think Is Critical to Solving the Environmental Crisis

by Kelsey, Elin

Book - 2020

Hope Matters boldly breaks through the narrative of doom and gloom to show why evidence-based hope, not fear, is our most powerful tool for change. Kelsey...Show more Hope Matters boldly breaks through the narrative of doom and gloom to show why evidence-based hope, not fear, is our most powerful tool for change. Kelsey shares real-life examples of positive climate news that reveal the power of our mindsets to shape reality, the resilience of nature, and the transformative possibilities of individual and collective action. And she demonstrates how we can build on positive trends to work toward a sustainable and just future, before it's too late. Show less

Hope Matters boldly breaks through the narrative of doom and gloom to show why evidence-based hope, not fear, is our most powerful tool for change. Kelsey...Show more Hope Matters boldly breaks through the narrative of doom and gloom to show why evidence-based hope, not fear, is our most powerful tool for change. Kelsey shares real-life examples of positive climate news that reveal the power of our mindsets to shape reality, the resilience of nature, and the transformative possibilities of individual and collective action. And she demonstrates how we can build on positive trends to work toward a sustainable and just future, before it's too late. Show less

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Unsettled

Unsettled

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

by Koonin, Steven E.

Book - 2021

The author points out that core questions about the way the climate is responding to our influence and what the impacts will be remain largely unanswered....Show more The author points out that core questions about the way the climate is responding to our influence and what the impacts will be remain largely unanswered. He provides insights and perspective free from political agendas, dispels popular myths, and unveils little-known truths. He points out that the models we use to predict the future aren't able to accurately describe the climate of the past, suggesting they are deeply flawed. Show less

The author points out that core questions about the way the climate is responding to our influence and what the impacts will be remain largely unanswered....Show more The author points out that core questions about the way the climate is responding to our influence and what the impacts will be remain largely unanswered. He provides insights and perspective free from political agendas, dispels popular myths, and unveils little-known truths. He points out that the models we use to predict the future aren't able to accurately describe the climate of the past, suggesting they are deeply flawed. Show less

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The Environmentalist's Dilemma

The Environmentalist's Dilemma

Promise and Peril in An Age of Climate Crisis

by Kopecky, Arno

Book - 2021

In The Environmentalist’s Dilemma, award-winning journalist Arno Kopecky zeroes in on the core predicament of our times: the planet may be dying, but huma...Show more In The Environmentalist’s Dilemma, award-winning journalist Arno Kopecky zeroes in on the core predicament of our times: the planet may be dying, but humanity’s doing better than ever. Inquisitive and relatable, he guides us through the moral minefields of our polarized world. Show less

In The Environmentalist’s Dilemma, award-winning journalist Arno Kopecky zeroes in on the core predicament of our times: the planet may be dying, but huma...Show more In The Environmentalist’s Dilemma, award-winning journalist Arno Kopecky zeroes in on the core predicament of our times: the planet may be dying, but humanity’s doing better than ever. Inquisitive and relatable, he guides us through the moral minefields of our polarized world. Show less

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Falter

Falter

Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?

by McKibben, Bill

Audiobook CD - 2019

From the founder of 350.org an overview of how our economic and political system has created a perfect storm condition, making it extremely challenging fo...Show more From the founder of 350.org an overview of how our economic and political system has created a perfect storm condition, making it extremely challenging for humanity to accomplish the cooperative large scale life style and energy source transitions necessary to effectively stop global warming. Especially recommended is the chapter called "Leverage" which details the strategy and influence of the Koch brothers utilizing Ayn Rand's poisonous pseudo-philosophy as a tool to increase their own reach and wealth. Show less

From the founder of 350.org an overview of how our economic and political system has created a perfect storm condition, making it extremely challenging fo...Show more From the founder of 350.org an overview of how our economic and political system has created a perfect storm condition, making it extremely challenging for humanity to accomplish the cooperative large scale life style and energy source transitions necessary to effectively stop global warming. Especially recommended is the chapter called "Leverage" which details the strategy and influence of the Koch brothers utilizing Ayn Rand's poisonous pseudo-philosophy as a tool to increase their own reach and wealth. Show less

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Solved

Solved

How the World's Great Cities Are Fixing the Climate Crisis

by Miller, David

Book - 2020

Looking for a local take on what cities can do now? Look no further than David Miller's hopeful plan. Looking for a local take on what cities can do now? Look no further than David Miller's hopeful plan. Show less

Looking for a local take on what cities can do now? Look no further than David Miller's hopeful plan. Looking for a local take on what cities can do now? Look no further than David Miller's hopeful plan. Show less

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Facing the Climate Emergency

Facing the Climate Emergency

How to Transform Yourself With Climate Truth

by Salamon, Margaret Klein

Book - 2020

The psychological state of "emergency mode" is a healthy life-saving response to an emergency situation. Clinical psychologist Margaret Klein Sa...Show more The psychological state of "emergency mode" is a healthy life-saving response to an emergency situation. Clinical psychologist Margaret Klein Salamon, co-founder of The Climate Mobilization, discusses how to respond to climate change as the emergency it is. Show less

The psychological state of "emergency mode" is a healthy life-saving response to an emergency situation. Clinical psychologist Margaret Klein Sa...Show more The psychological state of "emergency mode" is a healthy life-saving response to an emergency situation. Clinical psychologist Margaret Klein Salamon, co-founder of The Climate Mobilization, discusses how to respond to climate change as the emergency it is. Show less

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No One Is Too Small to Make A Difference

No One Is Too Small to Make A Difference

by Thunberg, Greta

eBook - 2019

Time's 2019 Person of the Year in her own words. Time's 2019 Person of the Year in her own words. Show less

Time's 2019 Person of the Year in her own words. Time's 2019 Person of the Year in her own words. Show less

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An Inconvenient Truth

An Inconvenient Truth

A Global Warning

DVD - 2006

Documentary exploring Gore's work to expose climate myths and build support for global change. Documentary exploring Gore's work to expose climate myths and build support for global change. Show less

Documentary exploring Gore's work to expose climate myths and build support for global change. Documentary exploring Gore's work to expose climate myths and build support for global change. Show less

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NASA Global Climate Change Vital Signs of the Planet

https://climate.nasa.gov//

Web Resource

NASA’s Global Climate Change website hosts an extensive collection of global warming resources for media, educators, weathercasters and public speakers. B...Show more NASA’s Global Climate Change website hosts an extensive collection of global warming resources for media, educators, weathercasters and public speakers. Browse by topic and by media type, including videos, social media shareables, infographics, quizzes and interactives. Show less

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