2007 book

I just bought and started reading this book, so my ratings above are sure to change, most likely upward.
I am a bit of a fan of Mr. Lomborg, but I thought this would be a new book about a constantly evolving subject. I could find no publication date, but in the Amazon listing for the book, I discovered a publication date of 2007! That is at least 12 years ago, as I write this. I am very disappointed to realize that likely all the statistics used in this book are far out of date.
Maybe you can find the publication date for the book in the Audible listing. I could not.

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Faulty analysis

While the author has a valid premise, that carbon emission reduction is not a practical approach to mitigating climate change and its pressing socio-political issues, the author neglects many key concerns. First, the author uses the term, “global warming,” and points to cooling events. I do not recall him ever using the commonly accepted professional term, “climate change,” which is intended to encompass the general global warming trend, local cooling trends, precipitation changes and a wide variety of other factors. Other key matters omitted are that there are so many unknowns in climate science that experts cannot safely guess, let alone quantify, climate change’s long term impacts and that climate changing is causing more precipitation in some areas but less precipitation in others. Additionally, the author bolsters his positions by alleging a lack of scientific consensus on matters which were not as well understood in 2007 but are well understood now. For example: Antarctic ice changes, melting polar ice shelf, and strengthening tropical cyclones.

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Changed my view about the climate warming agenda.

Before I listened to this audiobook I was misconcept about what the better way to Deal with climate change. This audiobook it's remarkable for anyone who feels anxious about the Future of human r.ace.

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apparently it's sooo simple.

the whole book could be shortened the the statement "just be richer or die, praise capitalism!"

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The climate debate ‘Red Pill’

Information that is still relevant in 2020.
The cogent discussion of data presented opened my eyes to new possibilities.
A must read no matter where you find your current convictions on the topic.

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Consider The Alternative

A thoughtful and balanced discussion regarding not only climate change, but the broader and more addressable issues facing the global population today. Open your mind to a new way of thinking.

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The practical approach to climate change.

An opening view of how we should be responding to climate change. The book is thoroughly researched covers all areas of the issue and how we can respond appropriately and effectively with the least amount of negative consequences.

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This book isn’t new

This book says it’s from 2019 but it’s from 2007. I got tricked! I’m sure it’s a good book, but I want up to date science and facts when researching this topic. I wasted a credit!

A merchant of doubt approach to climate change

a repetitive idea with a hail Mary to future development and technology, a scary free pass to address change

The strongest climate science

Unlike most climate scientists of the day, Lomberg has taken a nonpolitical approach to climate change. The science backs his stance that the apocalypse is not on the horizon, and that having more resources would provide a much better future to the world, rather than focusing on basic reductions that would hinder the societies we currently live in. His stance encourages more focused actions that are based on “doing the most financial good” for the human individuals involved. And that when we have more resources we will be able to solve the climate problems more easily and distinctly.