The Heat Will Kill You First
by Jeff Goodell

The Heat Will Kill You First (2023) warns that extreme heatwaves are becoming more common and will dramatically alter life as we know it – they’re an existential danger. Rising temperatures are already changing the planet, shortening seasons and intensifying disasters. Drawing on scientific research and reportage, it argues that intensifying heat will expose societal fault lines and threaten our communities in dire new ways. Extreme heat may be the most serious threat humanity has ever faced.

Who is it for?
🔅 Concerned citizens who want to know more about the effects of climate change
🔅 Policymakers who need to understand the social implications of intensifying heatwaves
🔅 Environmental activists seeking evidence to convey the urgency of climate action

⏱ 20-minute read

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