We are the masters of the climate

In films, it has been destroyed in a variety of ways: floods, fire, aliens. But the end of the planet has never been so far from fiction. Polluting gas emissions, the greenhouse effect, the destruction of the ozone layer, deforestation, and the growth of human-inhabited areas—all of this, individually or in combination, has severely affected Earth's climate. Animals have lost their habitats, hundreds of plant species are heading towards extinction, and glaciers are affecting the delicate balance of the oceans. Is it possible to avoid catastrophe? In WE ARE THE CLIMATE MASTERS, Tim Flannery, a renowned Australian scientist, dares to challenge the most pessimistic predictions and says: there is still much to be done to save the world. Among his findings, for example, is that in a few months we can easily achieve the 70% reduction in gas emissions necessary to stabilize our planet's climate—far less than the 50 years suggested by some governments. The book, internationally awarded and recommended by eminent contemporary scholars, also provides an overview of the history of climate over millions of years. With rigor and an impeccable, perfectly accessible text, Flannery exposes facts, analyzes implications, demystifies ideas, and concretely illustrates how climate change is already affecting the Earth. The author avoids the trap of sensationalism and skillfully helps us realistically understand the difficulties we currently face. Much of what he says is surprising. WE ARE THE MASTERS OF THE CLIMATE is essential reading for all inhabitants of the Earth. A guide to understanding what climate change means, how global warming will affect our lives, and why storms are more intense and droughts more frequent.