Imagine tuning into the news and hearing dire warnings about melting ice caps and supercharged storms—claims that feel urgent but leave you scratching your head. That's where Steven Koonin's Unsettled, the updated and expanded audiobook edition, steps in. As a physicist and former chief scientist at BP who also advised the Obama administration, Koonin sifts through decades of data to show what's solid science and what's hype.
We've all absorbed statements like 'Greenland's ice loss is accelerating' or 'extreme temperatures kill more people now.' Koonin reveals these are misleading. Global temperatures actually dropped from 1940 to 1970 despite rising emissions. Climate models struggle to match past patterns, let alone predict regional futures accurately. And there's scant evidence for more frequent hurricanes or imminent sea-level surges. This audiobook pulls back the curtain on why the 'settled science' narrative doesn't hold up.
The new edition packs in three extra years of data, tackling net-zero pitfalls, global energy gaps, and the Ukraine war's energy fallout. Koonin doesn't deny change—he affirms the climate is shifting—but stresses the uncertainties in causes, scale, and fixes. Listen to how models overpromise, why past predictions faltered, and realistic alternatives to alarmist policies.
Grasp these truths, and you'll navigate conversations with friends, family, or colleagues more confidently. Whether you're commuting, exercising, or winding down, this unabridged Audible audiobook makes complex topics accessible. It empowers you with hope grounded in reality: we know enough to act wisely without panic. Picture challenging a heated dinner debate with facts on hand, or simply sleeping better knowing the full picture.
Climate science audiobook seekers, this is your reality check. Unsettled equips you to question headlines, appreciate data nuances, and focus on effective steps. Dive in today and see the climate conversation anew—clearer, calmer, and more constructive.
