Generation Us: The Challenge of Global Warming (Rapid Reads)
"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 SuzukiAuthor and expert2011-04-01)"Generation Usis like a climate change CliffNotes...This is a short, succinct, clear and readable rendering of the science—followed by a passionate appeal for us all to move from "Generation Me" (which really seems to have outlasted its stylishness) to Generation Us, in which we start taking seriously the opportunity we have to mitigate the climate damage that we have already inflicted on future generations...For someone coming to this topic without any science background, GenUs is a perfect introduction—and as such is an important addition to the climate library." (DeSmogBlog.com2011-04-25)"Weaver, one of Canada's top climate scientists, offers a discussion of the complexities of global warming, a discussion which is both concise and comprehensive...Teachers and students in senior high (grades 10 through 12) science, geography, and environmental science courses will find this is a useful resource, and senior high school libraries will probably want to acquire more than one copy for their collections. Highly Recommended. " (CM Magazine2011-04-22)"An easily understandable account of the science of human-caused climate change...Weaver's writing is restrained. There is not a trace of overstatement. His book is an appeal to the intelligence, and the ethical imperative which underlies it is offered, not demanded." (www.celsias.com2011-06-12)"A simply-worded, accessible explanation of climate change science, of the potential impacts of climate change, what we can do about it, and the reasons why we should care...Never until reading this book and talking with Weaver have I thought of global warming as an empowering issue, but that's one of Weaver's talents: communicating the subject of climate change afresh." (Focus Magazine2011-07-01)"Weaver clearly explains what global warming is, suggests reasons why we should care about the issue and offers some solutions to the problems that global warming creates...Provides teachers with a unique tool for introducing information circles and many opportunities to focus on the concept of transforming as a reading strategy. I would also recommendGeneration Usas a resource for teachers looking for up to date information on the global warming issue." (Canadian Teacher Magazine2012-03-01)"You will have no doubt that climate change is serious and must be dealt with." (The Compendium Newsletter2013-01-01)