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Unstoppable : harnessing science to change the world / by Bill Nye ; edited by Corey S. Powell.

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St. Martin's Press, 2015.

363.73874 N994u

Global warming.

Climatic changes.

Climate change mitigation.

Power resources.

Energy consumption.

Technological innovations -- Environmental aspects.

Discoveries in science -- Forecasting.

9781250007148 (hc.)

1250007143 (hc.)

viii, 341 p. ; 24 cm.

"Just as World War II called an earlier generation to greatness, so the climate crisis is calling today's rising youth to action: to create a better future. Bill Nye, former host of "Bill Nye the Science Guy" crystallizes and expands the message for which he is best known and beloved. That message is that with a combination of optimism and scientific curiosity, all obstacles become opportunities, and the possibilities of our world become limitless. With a scientist's thirst for knowledge and an engineer's vision of what can be, Bill Nye sees today's environmental issues not as insurmountable, depressing problems but as chances for our society to rise to the challenge and create a cleaner, healthier, smarter world. We need not accept that transportation consumes half our energy, and that two-thirds of the energy you put into your car is immediately thrown away out the tailpipe. We need not accept that dangerous emissions are the price we must pay for a vibrant economy and a comfortable life. Above all, we need not accept that we will leave our children a planet that is dirty, overheated, and depleted of resources. As Bill shares his vision, he debunks some of the most persistent myths and misunderstandings about global warming. When you are done reading, you'll be enlightened and empowered. Chances are, you'll be smiling, too, ready to join Bill and change the world"--Provided by publisher.

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