Apocalypse Never

Michael Shellenberger is a lifelong environmentalist, IPCC contributor, and was co-creator of the Global Apollo Program (the precursor to the Green New Deal). So his green credentials are impeccable.

In this book, he lays out the case for “environmental humanism,” showing that we don't have to choose between economic prosperity and protecting the environment. We can do both.

Environmental alarmism (especially about climate change), he argues, exaggerates the problems and offers solutions that fail to solve the problem, sometimes actually making things worse. It is only by taking a step back from the apocalyptic rhetoric and looking at the actual science that we can see common sense ways to improve our environment, protect our natural world, and still enjoy the benefits of a thriving industrialized society.

This is an amazing book that really opened my eyes and showed that I, like most people, had a lot of these issues dead wrong. It's a fast read that is incredibly informative and surprisingly optimistic. A must-read for anyone interested in environmental issues.