Surviving the Chaos of Climate Change: A Practical Guide to Preparing for a Changing World

Gregory S: If you've ever seen David Pogue on TV, you know what a great sense of humor he has. He's also a gifted writer of science-based literature. This is an easy-to-read, well-researched, well-organized guide to getting ready for natural (or man-made) disasters. And it’s presented in Pogue's signature light-hearted style.

United States on Sep 30, 2023

Randall Barnhart: Great book on the subject matter, very important given current affairs.

Canada on Aug 23, 2023

kvm: We all can do something to help the planet and our species. This book is packed full of information on what and what not to do. It has web sites and resources for you to investigate. Thinking of moving? Well this book has suggestions on where to move to and why. Building a house, get this book and learn more about building that house better. A great reference book to have around the house. Loved it David Pogue!

United States on Nov 13, 2021

Tom: This book focuses primarily on those living in the USA so has little relevance to people who don't. Some interesting opinions and tips but most of which is common knowledge.

Canada on Jul 31, 2021

greytfriend: This isn't a book about climate change science, though lots of it gets explained though the author's frame of the subject. This is a book of practical suggestions of what you can actually do to deal with the changing world. Things that are happening now and things that are coming in the near future. Some of the suggestions are simple things you can do now - only run fans when people are in the room, fans cool people not rooms. Preparing a g0-bag for emergencies and what should be in it. Some suggestions are big things that would take tons of prep - major house renovations, moving to a new location. But it all makes sense and there are a lot lot lot of things I hadn't thought about. Not all of the book will apply to each reader. For example, the chapter on prep for potential wild fires isn't an issue where I live. But I'd rather have a huge book with a few sections that don't apply to me than have important things left out. Plus you might find those sections interesting even if they don't directly impact you at the moment.

This is the first book in ages that I dog-eared many corners and plan to actually refer to again. First job is preparing that go-bag!

United States on Mar 19, 2021

Curmudgeon but honest: I haven't really read anything yet. It seems to be well indexed.

Hope it is just for information - i.e. not critical to survival.

At 74, I imagine I'll die in my bed before all this comes to pass.

United States on Mar 05, 2021

Nicholas: I don't usually write reviews. I am interested in climate change and practical things that can be done on a personal level to minimise it's effects on our lives. This book does just that, if you live in the USA. I am based in the UK, all the maps about floods, draught etc are all US focused.
Perhaps this was obvious to some but I did not see it stated this was a US focused book.
Nice idea though.

United Kingdom on Feb 11, 2021

Electronzap: I really enjoy David's episodes of NOVA, and thankfully he brings that same energy into this book.

You get a lot of well explained facts about climate change, and realistic suggestions of actions that you can take. Each one of which taking up no more than about a sentence or paragraph so that reading never becomes either overwhelming or boring.

This book is far more realistic in it's predictions of what the future holds and what actions you can take to protect yourself than scientists or preppers present to us. It focuses on challenges that will need to be overcome over time and obtainable alternatives to how and where we currently live, instead of simply telling you to stop using fossil fuels, and/or that society will suddenly collapse one day.

United States on Jan 29, 2021