Why Climate Change Is An 'All-Encompassing Threat'

Why Climate Change Is An 'All-Encompassing Threat'

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Biology, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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David Wallace-Wells' book 'The Uninhabitable Earth' highlights the urgent threat of climate change, emphasizing the rapid pace, vast scope, and severe consequences of global warming. He argues that while individual actions are noble, they are insufficient compared to the impact of political and collective action. The book calls for a global mobilization akin to World War II efforts to avert catastrophic outcomes. Wallace-Wells stresses that the future climate is within human control, urging immediate and large-scale policy changes to mitigate the impending crisis.

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What is the main argument presented by David Wallace-Wells regarding climate change?

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How does Wallace-Wells describe the speed of climate change in relation to past perceptions?

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What are the three big aspects of climate change that Wallace-Wells emphasizes?

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According to Wallace-Wells, what is the potential impact of a 4-degree Celsius increase in temperature?

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What does Wallace-Wells suggest about the relationship between individual actions and climate change?

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How does Wallace-Wells propose that panic can be a productive response to climate change?

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What does Wallace-Wells believe is necessary for effective action against climate change?

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