A review by chauisauth
Miseducation: How Climate Change Is Taught in America by Katie Worth

informative medium-paced

5.0

Wow. Let me just start with that. 

This book is amazing. I absolutely loved it. Written in an engaging, direct style, this book takes you in- gives you a touch of history, and takes you on a journey right to the current moment. I knew, as one does if they are willing to think, of the vast differences and divides in approaches to the existence of climate change- but the wide ranging examples and sometimes startling facts- they put the whole thing in another light. For example, the book highlights one survey of 115 teachers where half of them did not even know that there was scientific consensus on climate change. That just goes to show the deep impact that the efforts by big oil, or conservative groups have had. Denying it is one thing, not knowing something that is well established, while you're a teacher, is another. 

Another thing I particularly appreciate about this book is that it isn't afraid to name names. Generally, books on climate change have a way about them- the use of words is so that it conveys the message, but isn't direct 'in your face'. That isn't the case here. States (Idaho), publishers putting out different set of books, unfairly focussing attention on one aspect, when bothering to speak about climate change, while letting the other one slide,  or retaining contrarian language, or even particular individuals, it's all there. 

To a common reader who isn't entirely aware of the politics and games that have got us to the point of a 'red flag for humanity' as per the IPCC's latest report, this book, short, sharp and well researched, will give you the truth straight up, of how our politicians and moneyed interest groups, in their blind desire for money, have led us (almost) to the point of no return. 

Its does make a point that millennials and Gen Z are more aware of the dangers we face, despite the divisions, which I hope is true, but I'm not certain that it is. 

Everyone needs to read this book- realise that they may have been taught bilge in school,  learn  the truth and then put in the work to save us from doom. 

ARC was thanks to Net Galley. They have my utmost gratitude.