Writing the Climate Change Story

Amitav Ghosh's "The Great Derangement" is a powerful exploration of the relationship between climate change and literature. Ghosh argues that the dominant narratives of our time have failed to adequately address the climate crisis. He examines how literature, history, and politics have shaped our understanding of the world and contributed to our current predicament. The book challenges readers to rethink our relationship with the environment and consider the ethical implications of climate change. It's a thought-provoking work that blends literary analysis with environmental concerns.

In this book, the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu reflect on their long lives and share their insights on finding joy despite hardships. During a week-long visit in April 2015, they discussed the nature of true joy, confronted obstacles such as fear, stress, and grief, and outlined the Eight Pillars of Joy. The book includes stories, wisdom, and science, as well as their daily joy practices that anchor their emotional and spiritual lives.

The Wall is a collection of five short stories by Jean-Paul Sartre, published in 1939. The title story, 'The Wall,' is set during the Spanish Civil War and depicts the mental and emotional struggles of three political prisoners on the eve of their execution by a firing squad. The story delves into themes of existentialism, death, and the human condition, as the prisoners grapple with their impending doom and the meaning of their lives. The collection also includes other psychological tales that explore themes of madness, sexuality, and the human condition.

Lydia Millet's "A Children's Bible" is a darkly humorous and satirical novel that explores the themes of environmental destruction and the failure of human systems. The story follows a group of children who are left to fend for themselves in a world ravaged by climate change. Millet's writing style is characterized by its sharp wit and unflinching portrayal of the human condition. The novel's exploration of environmental issues and the complexities of human nature makes it a significant contribution to contemporary literature. The book's unique narrative structure and dark humor create a compelling and thought-provoking reading experience. The novel's exploration of environmental issues and the complexities of human nature makes it a significant contribution to contemporary literature.

Peter Moore's 'The Weather Experiment' explores the lives of naturalists, engineers, and artists who worked to decipher the skies. It highlights figures like Robert FitzRoy, who founded the UK's national weather service, and others who contributed to the development of modern meteorology. The book captures the intersection of Romanticism and Enlightenment values that drove these pioneers to understand the atmosphere.

In 'Merchants of Doubt', historians Naomi Oreskes and Erik M. Conway expose how a loose-knit group of high-level scientists, with deep connections in politics and industry, ran effective campaigns to mislead the public and deny well-established scientific knowledge over four decades. The book highlights how the same individuals repeatedly denied the truth of studies linking smoking to lung cancer, coal smoke to acid rain, and CFCs to the ozone hole, all while promoting an ideology of free market fundamentalism aided by a compliant media.