Climate Dragon: Treachery, Pestilence & Weriding Weather

S. W. Lawrence

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Book cover for Climate Dragon: Treachery, Pestilence & Weriding Weather

Climate Dragon: Treachery, Pestilence & Weriding Weather

Climate Dragon: Treachery, Pestilence & Weriding Weather

S. W. Lawrence

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Description

"Climate Dragon: Treachery, Pestilence, and Weirding Weather describes how we currently generate and use energy in the United States. The scope of the book is enormous: from the emergence of oxygen in primordial seas to the current scourge of heat-trapping gases in the last 150 years, topics range from the global to the molecular and even sub-atomic, yet it is accessible to the reader. Climate Dragon's story is told by Jake and Abbey, a couple who manage Dragonfly Inn and share their insights into renewable energy. What emerges is the simple truth that our future together on Earth depends on how quickly we can transition to renewable sources such as wind, solar devices (panels or thermal plants), wave energy, and hydroelectric energy. If human society is to continue into the next millennium in a way we would recognize today, we must make and use only zero-carbon electricity for our industries, our transportation, and our homes. At the same time, we must remove carbon dioxide and methane from the atmosphere and the oceans. Climate Dragon is your guide to that future."

Critical Reviews

"Dr. Sandy Lawrence weaves accurate, important climate science into a captivating story in Climate Dragon. There is hope to be found through this knowledge, but only if action is taken soon. Smaug isn't the only dragon that must be taken very seriously."

-Dr. Scott Linneman, Professor of Geology, Director of the Honors College, Western Washington University

"Our global climate threat is a Rubik's Cube, consisting of fossil fuels (oil, gas, coal), renewables (hydro, solar, wind), nuclear, and the complexities of the grid (distribution, batteries, storage). Follow along with the author as he breaks down each of these and explains how they fit together."

-Bob Good, medical IT professional, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester

"The group of friends in Climate Dragon establish an emotional connection with the reader, as they explore the problems resulting from global warming as well as the emerging solutions, much like Katharine Hayhoe has been urging."

-Rich Gelinas, Senior Scientist, Institute for Systems Biology

"Lawrence weaves a story employing his fictional characters of the climate change tempest facing our planet. The challenges presented by climate science, nuclear energy, and a bit of healthcare science highlight the present and future battles our civilization must address in this well-written tale."

-Barry M. Meyers, Certified Emeritus Elder Law Attorney


"Climate Dragon brings both humor and humanity to a suspenseful storyline set against a backdrop of climate chaos and clean energy progress. You'll learn a ton about climate and energy-and you'll want to keep turning the pages."

-Lisa Hymas, Executive Editor at Canary Media

"Kudos to this physician author for his first novel which is akin to a tapestry woven from a combination of high-level science and fiction. (A bit like adding the medicine prescribed into a dessert, so the patient will consume it.) It might be a bit more erudite, scientific, and pedantic than the average consumer will understand or appreciate, however. Overall, I find it a fascinating and novel read given the author's keen ability to incorporate so much factual science into his first attempt at literary fiction."

-Jonathan Franklin, MD, Neuroradiologist, retired senior member American College of Radiology, retired founding member Northwest Radiologists


"If you are curious about the world's changing climate and the valiant efforts to design viable solutions to our global energy challenges, check out Climate Dragon-an engaging tale of exploration and discovery."

-David Roberts, President, Peak Sustainability Group

"I'm proud of my friend for taking such a creative approach to address the complex topics of climate change. His efforts to open minds with Climate Dragon is most admirable. The story addresses the impacts of environmental change that affect not just the biological health of the planet, but the political, social, and economic consequences for its inhabitants. The blend of factual information and the fictional characters presents an effective way for us to make valuable differences in the way we live. Sometimes seriously dramatic, sometimes comically lighthearted, the book peels away at the prospects for our future. It is my hope that readers will be inspired to start meaningful and impactful conversations around climate issues."

-Jerry Thon

Publishing Information

Publisher: Sidekick Press
Pub date: 2024-02-27
Length: 298 pages

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