This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate

This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate 

by Naomi Klein

Just finished listening to Naomi Klein’s very LONG but exceedingly important book, This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate.  The book is a wake-up call for all world citizens to understand the devastation occurring as a result of climate change.  Klein states in great detail how market influencers, such as Exxon, Richard Branson (owner of Virgin Airlines), Warren Buffet, and most every millionaire, are only interested in filling their pockets with gold at the expense of our world’s survival.  We need to stand tall now and accept the fact that, if we go up two degrees in temperature, we are screwed!  We have very limited time to make changes that will effectively slow down the process of Earth becoming a heating pad that can’t be turned off.  Klein’s work goes from the beginning of climate change in Europe, most notably with Great Britain and the industrial revolution, and how every change to “make life more convenient” has amplified the shift in climate.  She is truthful and what she presents should frighten us all.  There is a good deal of redundancy in her chapters, but this information is so important that it needs to be repeated.  Clearly an impactful read – I’m sure a class assignment for an environmental studies student.  Always learning from RA Favorite Books….