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Unstoppable: Harnessing Science To Change the World

St. Martin's. 2015. 282p. ed. by Corey S. Powell. notes. bibliog. index. ISBN 9781250090119. $26.99; ebk. ISBN 9781466869899. SCI
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In the coming years, the world faces myriad problems stemming from climate change, including drought, hunger, floods, and disease. In response to these problems, Nye (Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation) calls on his readers to help mitigate worsening conditions. He lays out ideas for slowing climate change, ranging from well-known solutions such as electric cars and wind power to more unusual ideas including microbubbles (to cool bodies of water) and space sunshades (to divert the sun's rays). Most compellingly, Nye describes his own efforts to lessen his carbon footprint, bringing the climate discussion down from the theoretical to the practical by showing readers around his home, aka, Nye Labs. In this section, Nye is the Science Guy once more, describing solar panels, insulated windows, and a xeriscaped yard. Throughout, he makes his explanations accessible by suggesting simple experiments and analogies for complicated processes. Overall, he seeks to inspire his audience to act, implementing small but significant changes in their everyday lives that will result in a better future for all.
VERDICT Recommended for the general public—particularly readers of popular science.
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