Saving Us

I'll just say it. I loved this book.

I've followed Katharine Hayhoe via social media feeds for a bit now, and I've been impressed by her practical, accessible efforts to communicate climate change. As an emergency management consultant, I've experienced the challenge of connecting the science to action, particularly in the mitigation and disaster recovery phases. I picked up the book not really knowing what to expect, but I figured it would be relatable.

Relatable it was, and I was struck by how actionable it is. It's not that I expected to be brow-beaten by facts. I knew from Hayhoe's social feeds that's not her style. I found myself nodding to the climate data, learning as I went, but I really found myself digging the other data from behavioral and social science disciplines. Integration of fields is challenging, and I feel it's missing from so many good books aiming to inform readers on a variety of important topics. While I'll pick up any interesting book, it was wonderfully helpful to have relevant information on climate, etc., under a single cover rather than just across the room on my shelf.

I found Sections 2 and 3 to be particularly impactful. I'd recommend reading the whole book, but if you're into previewing, there's the place to start.