An exploration of the cutting-edge technology that will enable us to confront the realities of climate change.
For decades scientists and environmentalists have sounded the alarm about the effects of global warming. We are now past the tipping point. As floods, storms, and extreme temperatures become our daily reality, "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" efforts aren't enough anymore. In Hacking Planet Earth, New York Times bestselling author Thomas Kostigen takes readers to the frontlines of geoengineering projects that scientists, entrepreneurs, engineers, and other visionaries around the world are developing to solve the problems associated with climate change.
From giant parasols hovering above the Earth to shield us from an unforgiving sun, to lasers shooting up into clouds to coax out much-needed water, Kostigen introduces readers to this inspiring work and the people who are spearheading it. These futurist, far- thinking, world-changing ideas will save us, and Hacking Planet Earth offers readers their new vision for the future.
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"Greenhouse gas emissions are rising and storms are brewing. Will humanity respond to climate change in time? Thomas Kostigen takes us on a fascinating tour of innovations worldwide, some uplifting and some ominous, that may help us to manage climate change."
— Dr. Robert Lempert, Nobel Peace Prize winning member, United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
“An intriguing overview of what science and engineering could do to help keep the planet livable.”
— Publishers Weekly“A highly optimistic, sincere account of those leading the charge to solve a grave problem that some still choose to ignore.”
— Kirkus Reviews“Kostigen delivers another fantastic and timely book that everyone should read if they care about the future of the planet and humanity.”
— Philippe Cousteau, explorer and filmmaker“Kostigen takes us on a fascinating tour of innovations worldwide, some uplifting and some ominous, that may help us to manage climate change.”
— Dr. Robert Lempert, Novel Peace Prize winning member of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change“Kostigen travels to the ends of the earth on a daring and thrilling eco adventure to discover who and what can save our dying planet, and he comes back with great stories, astonishing ideas, and radiant hope for our collective future.”
— Bradley Travor Greive, host of Animal PlanetKostigen travels to the ends of the earth on a daring and thrilling eco adventure to discover who and what can save our dying planet, and he comes back with great stories, astonishing ideas, and radiant hope for our collective future.
— Bradley Trevor Greive, New York Times bestselling author and host of Animal PlanetKostigen delves into the climate crisis with an unflinching look at what might save us; just as the time to solve climate destruction is quickly running out.
— Leila Conners, founder, Tree Media and director of HBO's celebrated documentary, Ice on FireKostigen delivers another fantastic and timely book that everyone should read if they care about the future of the planet and humanity.
— Philippe Cousteau, explorer and filmmakerA highly optimistic, sincere account of those leading the charge to solve a grave problem that some still choose to ignore.
— Kirkus Reviews"An intriguing overview of what science and engineering could do to help keep the planet livable.
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Johnathan McClain is an American actor, voice-over talent, and Earphones Award–winning narrator. He pursued stage acting in New York for a number of years and has appeared in many television series, including Law & Order: SVU, Medium, Scoundrels, and CSI: Miami. He also has several narration credits, including Lee Child’s Jack Reacher series and Jeremy Logan novels by Lincoln Child.