This was a grim and depressing glimpse into the realities of what is happening to our planet and what should be done to make drastic changes。 This book is a wake-up call， for sure。 It is necessary reading and should be taken seriously。 I am not so worried for myself about the current conditions on the planet， but living in California now， wildfires are a very real threat。 I am more concerned for my young nephews and then when they have children。 What will living conditions be like on the planet？ This was a grim and depressing glimpse into the realities of what is happening to our planet and what should be done to make drastic changes。 This book is a wake-up call， for sure。 It is necessary reading and should be taken seriously。 I am not so worried for myself about the current conditions on the planet， but living in California now， wildfires are a very real threat。 I am more concerned for my young nephews and then when they have children。 What will living conditions be like on the planet？ How many trees will be left （that are vital for oxygen）？ Will there be any polar ice left or will coastal states and countries be mostly underwater？This topics in this book and what is discussed are heavy strong global issues。 Recommended reading for everyone。Buying this at publishing to add to my climatology collection。Thanks to Netgalley， Christina Conklin， Maria Psaros and The New Press for an ARC in exchange for an honest review。Available: 7/31/21 。。。more