As in the example I just highlighted, we climate mitigation advocates are frequently attacked for alledgedly not wanting to do anything to promote or help people adapt to changes that are after all already underway.
This post is meant to change that lack of balance on A Few Things Ill Considered.
To all and sundry, I bring to your attention the definitive guide to adaptation in the face of global climate disruption:
(This is a real book, by the way!)
For those who like to skip to the end, here is the back cover. And speaking of skip, thanks to him for bringing this to my attention, a good find!
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