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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.
In UNSTOPPABLE, Bill Nye 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.
In Unstoppable: Harnessing Science to Change the World, the New York Times bestselling author of Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation and former host of "Bill Nye the Science Guy" issues a new challenge to today's generation: to make a cleaner, more efficient, and happier world.
“Unstoppable is what you get when you melt down Bill Nye the Science Guy and turn him into a book. Containing rich scientific insights on ourselves, our society, and our world, the book is a must-read for anybody who needs to be scientifically literate in the 21st century. And that’s of course, everybody.” ―Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ph.D., Astrophysicist at the American Museum of Natural History
“As only Bill Nye can, he uses the book to explain the science behind climate change, debunks popular myths, and asks readers to take action in their own lives to create a sustainable future. The book is shot through with optimism, but Nye has no illusions about what lies ahead. The message is simple: Climate change is real; humans are causing it; and we have no choice but to build a better and cleaner world.” ―Salon
Praise for UNDENIABLE:
"Bill Nye, 'the Science Guy,' has become a veritable cultural icon....[T]he title of his new book on evolution...[is] 'Undeniable,' because, yes, there are many Americans who still deny what Darwin and other scientists long ago proved." -Frank Bruni, The New York Times
"With a jaunty bow tie and boyish enthusiasm, Bill Nye the Science Guy has spent decades decoding scientific topics, from germs to volcanoes, for television audiences....In his new book, Nye delights in how [evolution] helps to unlock the mysteries of everything from bumblebees to human origins to our place in the universe." -National Geographic
"When it comes to Bill Nye, 'Science Guy' doesn't even begin to cover it. When he's not being summoned to act as a voice of reason for news outlets or leading meetings as CEO of the Planetary Society, he is living the life of a best-selling author....His recently published book, 'Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation,' enlightens readers while using a conversational, educational tone. After all, it's his ability to break down even the most complicated topics into bite-size pieces that made him such a hit on his '90s children's show 'Bill Nye, the Science Guy.'" -The Boston Globe
"Mr. Nye writes briskly and accessibly...[and] makes an eloquent case for evolution."-The Wall Street Journal
"Because [Bill Nye is] a scientist, he has no doubts that the 'deniers' of evolution are flat wrong. And because he's a performer, his book is fun to read and easy to absorb." -The Washington Post
"Ignite your inner scientist when Nye, known for delivering geeky intel with clarity and charm, takes on one of society's most hotly debated topics (yes, still)." -Time Out New York
作者简介BILL NYE holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University, and worked as an engineer at Boeing before creating and hosting his Emmy award-winning PBS/Discovery Channel show. He holds six Honorary Doctorate degrees.
COREY S. POWELL is the former editor in chief of American Scientist and Discover, where he is currently editor at large. He is also a visiting scholar at NYU's SHERP science journalism program, as well as a freelance writer forPopular Science, Smithsonian, and Nautilus.
目录1 We've Got the Whole World in Our Hands
2 Call to Greatness
3 A Hot House of Disbelief
4 Putting a Price on Inaction
5 Inputs and Feedbacks
6 Thermodynamics and You
7 Fighting Global Warming with... Bubbles?
8 Talkin' 'Bout Our Electrical Energy Generation
9 Stop the Burn - Don't Frack That Gas
10 Nuclear Energy, Too Cheap to Meter... again
11 Nuclear Reactor (No, Make it Two)
12 Power of the Sun
13 Is the Answer Blowing in the Wind?
14 Down to the Wire
15 Let's Transform the Grid
16 Dude, Where's My Battery Pack?
17 Quest for Storage
18 Bottling Sunshine with Moonshine?
19 NASCAR - A Catalyst for Change
20 Got to Get Moving on Moving
21 Moving Our Masses
22 Rise of the Taxipod, Robotruck, & Bioplane
23 The Water-Energy Connection
24 Time to Get the Salt Out
25 Feeding the World
26 Bringing it all back home to Bill's House
27 ?Quién es más verde - Or, Keeping Up with the Begleys
28 Bill and Ed in a Fight for the Sun
29 Bill and Ed Get into Hot Water
30 The Tap is Off and the Garden is Green
31 The Case for Space
32 Building a Better Rocket Equation
33 Do Humans Have a Destiny in Space?
34 Setting a Fair Price for a Planet
35 The Unstoppable Species
36 Another Energy Year Gone
网友对Unstoppable: Harnessing Science to Change the World的评论
This is one book everyone should read within the near future. why? because Bill Nye, like all great science enthusiasts, knows how to make complicated fields of science accessible to all layman readers. Bill Nye makes the case why Climate Change, one of the single most important problems facing the world today, needs to be addressed. He thoroughly goes case by case about the many nuances that climate science has to offer when being studied. His accessible and witty prose, mixed with his ability to remain on point is absolutely riveting. But probably the best part about this book is that it is so convincing and applicable, that anyone who reads this will thoroughly understand why climate change is not a hoax. Climate Change is the top priority on our to do list right now. Because, one musk themselves: should we sit here and do nothing and remain comfortable, or should we risk losing a little bit of it in order to save not only the planet, but for our future children?
When I first purchased this book I thought it strictly about climate change, global warming. Although the issue of climate change is clearly the main motivator of the text, more emphasis is placed on methods of efficiency, which for the most part mediates climate issues. That being said, I do not recommend this book to anybody who expects to read it and get a comprehensive summary on what climate change is and the evidence for it. Many ideas to improve the earth are covered and proposed, such as: carbon-free vehicles, efficient production of clean water, clean energy generation and use, and effective energy storage to name a few.
Certain other things were interesting:
I found it fascinating that Bill officially took a side on GMOs: he's pro GMO now. If anyone follows it closely, you might know that before he was unsure and skeptical of the benefits of GMOs when compared to possible unintended consequences. After visiting a few Monsanto and research facilities (and gonig to an anti-GMO rally), his mind changed. Most of the resistance he has seen to genetically modified foods has less to do with the perceived safety of the food or ecosystems but with a basic mistrust in large corporations.
An interesting fact: about 30 percent of the earth is land for us plants and animals; humans farm about 11 percent of that dry land area; and yet 1 and 7 people are hungry. Its not that we don't have enough food he says, because experts estimate only about 55 percent of the calories we produce on farms get successfully incorporated into a humans diets.
The only one other species with the power to change the climate of an entire planet, thats the cyanobacteria better known as the blue-green algae.
Carbon dioxide molecules allow visible light with certain wavelengths to pass through but block the reradiated light rays that are of a different wavelength (infrared). This is why reducing CO2 emissions is vital towards improving accelerated climate change. Some other interesting methods are reflecting heat into the atmosophere through hydrosol, the name given to when nature produces bubbles in a liquid. Also increasing the albedo (amount of incoming light reflected back into space) by making white roofs and pavement.
Bill's sticking points are his lack of transition, despite the text being subdivided by so many chapters, and his frequent excursions; his lack of notes; and his lack of visuals which would have helped envision a lot, especially as a young reader. Positively speaking, he has a large expanse of knowledge and possesses good didactic skills - the text reads smoothly and is conversationally toned.
3.9/5
This book is easy to understand and fun to read. You don't need a degree in engineering or physics to understand the ideas presented in this book. It takes an idea which, regrettably, seems insurmountable at times and breakes it down into bite-sized pieces that leave you feeling hopeful and ready for action. While there are some futuristic technology discussed, most of the potential change would come from existing technology. The suggestions in this book are not only possible, they're doable. Right now.
What an amazing book. If you're new to the Nye, this is a great representation of how fantastic he is at communicating scientific ideas, issues and solutions. Climate change is a serious challenge not only for humanity but for the earth as a whole. We're homeowners of a beautiful planet and he describes detailed solutions to some of our challenging problems regarding energy consumption and production.
I love that this book is not just another negative look at what it means to live in a world where the climate is changing. There is no blame placed on anyone and it truly looks at it from a thoughtful and scientific view.
Five stars for this amazing book!
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