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A review by mchester24
The Many Lives of Carbon by Kerri Pierce, Dag Olav Hessen
4.0
To read the my full review, check out my blog post about the book here : http://chesterenergyandpolicy.com/2018/03/19/the-many-lives-of-carbon/
The Many Lives of Carbon by Dag Olav Hessen was released originally late last year, but just this month had its English translation published. I was immediately drawn to the premise of the book, which was Hessen looking at the entire story behind carbon, the oft villainized molecule in energy and climate circles, through the lens of what the element has done for humanity and how and why the surplus of carbon dioxide (CO2) poses dangers to life as we know it. Without succumbing to alarmist tones or preachiness, Hessen successfully paints a comprehensive picture of the ever-present carbon that allows for powerful discussion of the current state of the energy sector, the climate, and the globalized view of what needs to be accomplished in the coming decades to ensure preservation of the environment and our way of life. In the end, he advocates for responsible action, noting that "the question is how much of an alarmist you want to be, but it would be quite irresponsible for a doctor who, upon discovering a potentially fatal tumor, to fail to inform the patient." In this book, Hessen informs us of the science behind those tumors, the way to prevent future tumors, and what do do about the blemishes that are already appearing on the earth's surface.
The Many Lives of Carbon by Dag Olav Hessen was released originally late last year, but just this month had its English translation published. I was immediately drawn to the premise of the book, which was Hessen looking at the entire story behind carbon, the oft villainized molecule in energy and climate circles, through the lens of what the element has done for humanity and how and why the surplus of carbon dioxide (CO2) poses dangers to life as we know it. Without succumbing to alarmist tones or preachiness, Hessen successfully paints a comprehensive picture of the ever-present carbon that allows for powerful discussion of the current state of the energy sector, the climate, and the globalized view of what needs to be accomplished in the coming decades to ensure preservation of the environment and our way of life. In the end, he advocates for responsible action, noting that "the question is how much of an alarmist you want to be, but it would be quite irresponsible for a doctor who, upon discovering a potentially fatal tumor, to fail to inform the patient." In this book, Hessen informs us of the science behind those tumors, the way to prevent future tumors, and what do do about the blemishes that are already appearing on the earth's surface.