Part 1 provides an excellent summary of the undeniable consequences of global warming that we are experiencing right now. This summary is well researched, documented, and explained. Global warming has arrived. It is a reality that can no longer be denied. We must act now to change our way of life before the consequences leave no alternative.
Part 2 concerns me a little. It uses an imaginary timeline to illustrate possible actions and proposed solutions. My concern is that mixing science with an imaginary timeline may confuse the proposed solutions and their consequences based on the assumptions about what will happen when. The science is clear on what will happen, the timing is much harder to predict. Consider that Arctic warming is happening much faster than predicted just a few years ago.
When reading this fictional scenario, keep in mind that it may not happen this way or when suggested. However there are many excellent actions suggested in the scenario. Sometimes the author makes it clear that a solution is being proposed, other times it’s hard to separate the fictional narrative from the proposed solution.
The Epilogue in Part 2 is an excellent place to explore possible actions that can happen now and guidance on how to cope with the reality and change your way of life with climate change in mind. This is an important chapter.
My concern is that the global economic impacts of climate change must be experienced before we are convinced to demand a fundamental change of our socio-economic way of life. The author believes this can happen in time; I’m not so sure.