There Is No Planet B: A Handbook for the Make or Break Years

“There is No Planet B” is definitely an excellent book. Mike Berners-Lee has addressed what we call in India, “the common junta”, or regular people who don’t know too much of the science of climate change; and don’t want to study the material.I like the book. Much science is too abstruse for the general reader. The book contains sufficient material for most people to assimilate and take action.He writes in a nice, conversational manner. This is good, because it makes the book easy to read.In short, it is an accessible book, with enough material for most of us to act.This is our planet, and we will not find another one in our lifetime.

This is a strong book full of data. It is about our tryst with destiny; our deeds in last 200 years are endengering our own survival..Author thinks that thinkers like Elon musk who believe we can inhabit other planets; is not possible in near future when temperature rise of even 2 degrees is going to create water grave and ice coffin for humanity...If we see it in short term like 40-50 years it might not be clear but imagine after 100 years; our children are going to face hostile earth...First half of the book is data overloaded which may put the reader off radar, but if one navigates through it nice part sets in second half..There is lots of useful information but may be its little overdosed..Each section has an important question about environment which author tries to answer sincerely..It covers wide topics like ideal job, ideal food, aviation, carbon footprint of various deeds we do, good food practices, economical disparities...It streses that economics and political thinking should change to slow the global warming.. It also discusses the new era thinking that should be prompted in this century to slow down environmental collapse..Overall it gives lots of relevant insights into our psychology that should change to start any improvements in present situation..Thanks to netgalley and author for review copy.