The Fate of the World: A history and future of the climate crisis

'This is the book that brings the frog to the boil. Earth’s catastrophes and their stark consequences are explained in sharp truths – and it bloody hurts. Read, learn, think and change our future history.’ Chris Packham ‘The human story is the story of the Earth, and the next chapter will be written by us. Bill McGuire places our predicament in the context of deep time, revealing how as architects of our fate we must take emergency action to avoid disaster.’ Tony Juniper CBE 'If you think the climate crisis is peripheral to your life, I dare you to read this book.' Mike Berners-Lee 'Climate science runs deep and wide. It fights fair, stripping away ignorance, confusion and lies, and it points the way to the best possible future humankind can still expect. Bill McGuire is an authoritative and mightily inspiring contributor to that collective scientific endeavour, making The Fate of the World an indispensable primer for our troubled times.' Jonathon Porritt ‘If you choose to read this book, you need to be prepared for grim truths and tough prognoses, or feel part of some larger wave of responsive action. If you are truly ready – it might just set you free.’ Rupert Read 'I can think of very few climate scientists who combine their expertise with the courage to rage against the obscene criminality that is being imposed upon our children. Bill McGuire is one of them, as his book brilliantly exemplifies.' Roger Hallam Praise for Hothouse Earth… 'One of the most chilling books I've read this year. … Definitive.' Anthony Horowitz 'This blunt and sobering look at climate change packs a punch.' Publishers Weekly 'Full of lively everyday images to bring the science to life … stands out for its accessible style.' Times Literary Supplement