H Is for Hope by Elizabeth Kolbert ( Novels of 2024)
"H Is for Hope" embarks on a journey through the landscape of climate change, tracing its trajectory from historical figures such as Svante Arrhenius to contemporary concerns like the Colorado River Basin. Elizabeth Kolbert examines diverse facets of this issue, from Greta Thunburg's activism to piloting electric planes and exploring the impacts of extreme temperatures on humans. Through essays initially published in The New Yorker and enriched with Wesley Allsbrook's illustrations, the book presents a blend of inspiration, concern, and wit, offering a unique perspective on our evolving planet. Across twenty-six essays, each corresponding to a letter of the alphabet, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction guides us through a chillingly illustrated exploration of climate change's past and the ambiguous terrain of our tomorrow