Dr. Steven Earle launches his new book, Runaway Climate: What the geological past can tell us about the coming climate change catastrophe.

Our future as communities and societies depends on having the knowledge, preparation, and will to face future events that the geological record reveals have occurred in the past. This excellent book, and Steven’s clear presentation, can help us all to look ahead as we strive to understand the potential of the climate crisis.

Bonus for Nature Salt Spring Members: Steven will lead a geological field trip on the south end of Salt Spring Island. MOre information at the Library presentation.

“An informative, succinct, and fascinating read – Steven Earle offers a unique and detailed account of Earth’s climate history. His innate story-telling ability, coupled with his remarkable talent for making complex scientific information accessible, makes this page-turner a must read for anyone seeking to understand the Earth’s climate system.”

–      Andrew Weaver, Professor, University of Victoria and IPCC Lead Author

“Rapid, catastrophic climate change may have little precedent in human history, but the rocks tell us it has happened before. This riveting book clearly outlines the potential scope of the crisis that we are unleashing through our continued burning of fossil fuels. If you care at all about our future, you must read Runaway Climate.”

– Richard Heinberg, Senior Fellow, Post Carbon Institute