text: Generation Us: The Challenge of Global Warming by Andrew Weaver, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
  by Andrew WeaverAndrew Weaver
  In clear and accessible language, Generation Us explains the phenomenon of global warming, outlines the threat it presents to future generations and offers a path toward solutions to the problem. The reality of global warming has long been accepted within the scientific community, yet it remains a hotly debated topic at the political and social level. Why is this? Is
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  "Andrew Weaver is one of the few scientists of his generation with the courage and conviction to put his career on the line and speak out about an issue (climate change) that he understands perhaps better than any other Canadian. For his remarkable work in the field—and for this clear and easily understandable book—we owe him a debt of gratitude."— David Suzuki
  Author and expert - David Suzuki
  Most readers are likely to have a vague idea of what global warming is, but will be nearly experts on the topic after reading this installment of the "Rapid Reads" series. In the first part, Weaver identifies the problem and examines radiation, the greenhouse effect, fossil fuel, and what it all means. Because of global warming, our future holds elevated temperatures, a rise in the sea level, increase of strong storms, and a change in oceanic ecosystems. In the second part, readers are presented with arguments as to why we should care about global warming. Weaver discusses the responsibility to future generations, the trouble politicians have making headway with environmental policy, and how global warming will affect our climates, health, and ecosystems. A final section examines what we can do about the problem, offering ideas such as voting, buying organic, recycling, and focusing on sustainability. Though billed as a high interest, low vocabulary book, the academic tone and dense content make for a sometimes tedious read. Charts and graphs break up the long chapters, but do little to alleviate the uninteresting format. While this is an extensive look at global warming, the author fails to address the controversy of whether global warming is actually a problem and often repeats himself. There is a glossary of terms, but no citation of sources or list for further reading. Overall, this book fails to generate interest in an important topic. Reviewer: Amanda MacGregor