FT News Briefing Pilita Clark’s picks for summer reading about the environment
Jul 16, 2021
US retail banks are rapidly closing branches in favor of digital banking. Meanwhile, the EU's ambitious climate change plans are facing significant opposition. Explore summer reading recommendations that inspire environmental activism, including works by Bill Gates and novels that highlight global warming's impacts. Discover innovative solutions like genetic engineering of corals and compelling narratives about heat waves in India, all aimed at fostering hope and action against climate change.
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Shift in Climate Literature
- Many new climate books focus on individual actions.
- This shift contrasts with older climate literature, which was denser and less action-oriented.
Under a White Sky
- Elizabeth Kolbert's Under a White Sky explores human interventions in nature.
- It examines geoengineering and assisted evolution for corals.
How to Avoid a Climate Disaster
- Bill Gates' How to Avoid a Climate Disaster breaks down climate issues into smaller parts.
- He discusses the "green premium," or the cost difference between zero-carbon and fossil fuel technologies.
