Exploring the multifaceted concept of climate, the book delves into how various human cultures interpret and interact with climate across history. It examines the ways climate is understood, altered, and represented, as well as the emotions it evokes—such as fear and blame. Additionally, it discusses governance and the potential for re-imagining climate futures, highlighting the intricate relationship between human experience and environmental change.
An anthology of Mike Hulme's essays, interviews and speeches
Mike Hulme's collection showcases his influential writings on climate change, spanning from the late 1980s to the present. Through articles, essays, and speeches, he navigates the complexities of climate change, addressing its scientific, political, ethical, and philosophical dimensions. This compilation reflects his intellectual evolution and emphasizes the necessity of diverse perspectives to understand the varying narratives surrounding climate change in society. Hulme's work invites readers to engage critically with the multifaceted discourse on this pressing global issue.
Climate change seems to be an insurmountable problem. Political solutions have so far had little impact. Some scientists are now advocating the so-called Plan B , a more direct way of reducing the rate of future warming by reflecting more sunlight back to space, creating a thermostat in the sky.
Understanding Controversy, Inaction and Opportunity
Offering an insider's perspective, this book explores the multifaceted understanding of climate change. It delves into various interpretations and responses to the climate crisis, highlighting the diverse viewpoints and experiences that shape our awareness of environmental issues. Through personal narratives and expert insights, it reveals the complex interplay between science, society, and individual perception, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the nuances of climate change discourse.
A unique insider's account of climate change and the diverse ways in which it is understood.
A leading geographer of climate explores the multifaceted concept of climate change, detailing its historical context, current implications, and future challenges. This insightful guide is designed for both students and general readers, providing a comprehensive understanding of climate change as a significant and debated issue. Through this exploration, readers will gain a deeper appreciation of the complexities surrounding climate change and its impact on society and the environment.
The changing climate poses serious dangers to human and non-human life alike, though perhaps the most urgent danger is one we hear very little about: the rise of climatism. Any and all social, political and ecological phenomena facing the world today - from the Russian invasion of Ukraine to the management of wildfires - quickly become climatized, explained with reference to 'a change in the climate'. With complex political and ethical challenges so narrowly framed, arresting climate change becomes the supreme political challenge of our time and everything else becomes subservient to this one goal. In this far-sighted analysis, Mike Hulme reveals how climatism has taken hold in recent years, becoming so pervasive and embedded in public life that it is increasingly hard to identify without being written off as a climate denier. He confronts this dangerously myopic view that reduces the condition of the world to the fate of global temperature or the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide to the detriment of paying serious attention to issues as varied as poverty, liberty, biodiversity loss, inequality, and diplomacy. We must not live as though climate alone determines our present and our future.
Über kaum etwas wird so viel diskutiert wie über den Klimawandel – leider ohne sinnvolle Ergebnisse. Für Mike Hulme ist er weit mehr als ein naturwissenschaftliches Phänomen; der Klimawandel ist ein Medienspektakel, ein Zankapfel verschiedener Regierungen und Lobbyisten, zu dem man je nach Wertekodex, Sozialstatus oder Konfession unterschiedlicher Meinung sein kann. Zu allererst ist er jedoch eine kulturelle Herausforderung – weshalb technische Ansätze zu seiner »Lösung« zu kurz greifen und Konferenzen zur »Rettung der Welt« reihenweise ins Leere laufen. Hulmes Buch hilft zu verstehen, was uns am erfolgreichen Handeln hindert und plädiert für eine Neubewertung des Phänomens Klimawandel.
