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How to Prepare for Climate Change

How to Prepare for Climate Change

byDavid Pogue
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George E. Jones
5.0 out of 5 starsIf you are moving to Florida - Get this book and decide on West Virginia
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2021
If you are moving to Florida - DON'T! If you are thinking about buying this Book -- Double DON'T!!

Retirees and Others - Just don't move to Florida! If you do, you need to GeoArbitrage on climate and have a Summer rental place such as in Davis, WV.

Pogue didn't do good research and mention secret niche Climate Havens such as Davis, WV.

FLORIDA (No!)
1. Hot as you know what
2. The Republican Governor sucks like a Hoover
3. Trump lives here.
4. Too many tax dodgers and hedge funders from New York come here and drive up home prices.
5. If you live around Disney World, you will gradually become Goofy.
6. If you want to live along the Florida Gulf coast or Atlantic coast ... Buy FLOOD Insurance and a BOAT.
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Scott Mclendon
3.0 out of 5 starsAre you street smart? Then don’t bother.
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2021
Climate change prep for the completely uninformed or a 5th grader. I was expecting more and was very disappointed.
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George E. Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars If you are moving to Florida - Get this book and decide on West Virginia
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2021
If you are moving to Florida - DON'T! If you are thinking about buying this Book -- Double DON'T!!

Retirees and Others - Just don't move to Florida! If you do, you need to GeoArbitrage on climate and have a Summer rental place such as in Davis, WV.

Pogue didn't do good research and mention secret niche Climate Havens such as Davis, WV.

FLORIDA (No!)
1. Hot as you know what
2. The Republican Governor sucks like a Hoover
3. Trump lives here.
4. Too many tax dodgers and hedge funders from New York come here and drive up home prices.
5. If you live around Disney World, you will gradually become Goofy.
6. If you want to live along the Florida Gulf coast or Atlantic coast ... Buy FLOOD Insurance and a BOAT.
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George E. Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars If you are moving to Florida - Get this book and decide on West Virginia
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2021
If you are moving to Florida - DON'T! If you are thinking about buying this Book -- Double DON'T!!

Retirees and Others - Just don't move to Florida! If you do, you need to GeoArbitrage on climate and have a Summer rental place such as in Davis, WV.

Pogue didn't do good research and mention secret niche Climate Havens such as Davis, WV.

FLORIDA (No!)
1. Hot as you know what
2. The Republican Governor sucks like a Hoover
3. Trump lives here.
4. Too many tax dodgers and hedge funders from New York come here and drive up home prices.
5. If you live around Disney World, you will gradually become Goofy.
6. If you want to live along the Florida Gulf coast or Atlantic coast ... Buy FLOOD Insurance and a BOAT.
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greytfriend
5.0 out of 5 stars Useful, interesting, breaks it into practical steps to take
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2021
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This isn't a book about climate change science, though lots of it gets explained though the author's frame of the subject. This is a book of practical suggestions of what you can actually do to deal with the changing world. Things that are happening now and things that are coming in the near future. Some of the suggestions are simple things you can do now - only run fans when people are in the room, fans cool people not rooms. Preparing a g0-bag for emergencies and what should be in it. Some suggestions are big things that would take tons of prep - major house renovations, moving to a new location. But it all makes sense and there are a lot lot lot of things I hadn't thought about. Not all of the book will apply to each reader. For example, the chapter on prep for potential wild fires isn't an issue where I live. But I'd rather have a huge book with a few sections that don't apply to me than have important things left out. Plus you might find those sections interesting even if they don't directly impact you at the moment.

This is the first book in ages that I dog-eared many corners and plan to actually refer to again. First job is preparing that go-bag!
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Anastasia Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars Scary, Unsettling, and Useful
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2021
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Great read on what is and what will be, regarding the many challenges climate change has in store for us. Timely and entertaining, I finished this book within three days of receiving it. I feel utterly destroyed and upset for the opportunity we lost as a species to stop what is coming, but thankfully this book gives me hope we can at least try to deal with "global weirding." I'd rather know what's in store and how to navigate it than pretend it's not happening. Definitely recommend to those of us who are ready to face what's coming and be proactive about what will be needed to cope today and in the near future.
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Linda G
5.0 out of 5 stars Packed with info needed NOW
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2021
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Though the overall theme is preparing for the future, the book is packed with information useful to everyone now - checking your insurance coverage, storing food and water, sustainable investing, etc. Chapters cover specific calamities that are occurring now - hurricanes and tornadoes, floods, wildfires, heat waves, droughts, mosquitoes and ticks (and the diseases they transmit) - and how you can reduce their negative impact on your life. It's a long book but was a quick page-turner for me. As a Houston resident, the recent freeze, as well as hurricanes, heat waves, and mosquitoes, just reinforced how timely this book is. I HIGHLY recommend it.
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Electronzap
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2021
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I really enjoy David's episodes of NOVA, and thankfully he brings that same energy into this book.

You get a lot of well explained facts about climate change, and realistic suggestions of actions that you can take. Each one of which taking up no more than about a sentence or paragraph so that reading never becomes either overwhelming or boring.

This book is far more realistic in it's predictions of what the future holds and what actions you can take to protect yourself than scientists or preppers present to us. It focuses on challenges that will need to be overcome over time and obtainable alternatives to how and where we currently live, instead of simply telling you to stop using fossil fuels, and/or that society will suddenly collapse one day.
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Savana
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book on meaningful preparedness
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2021
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USA focused, heavily detailed, and extremely thorough. Its what every American focused person needs to survive the continuing worsening of the climate and I can't think of a detail that was lacking.
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Joann S
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2022
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Everyone in the nation should read this book and take to heart this information
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Charles Bane
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, informative
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2021
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I live in south Florida, about five minutes from the ocean. Think I didn’t devour this very compete guide in one sitting?
I’m looking at Maine.
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Michael E Yugo
5.0 out of 5 stars Foundational for Preparedness
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2021
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It's a well sourced and written book and the published product is professional. I recommend this for experienced preppers and folk just starting their own preparing thought experiments...i.e. "what if...? And or "How would we...?". Hint, it doesn't make you nuts to buy this book.... I recommend it.
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Adriana Tarazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative practical guide!
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2021
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David Pogue is a skilled writer who is able to take complex concepts and break down them into easily digestible bites for the reader. He is both realistic but also optimistic/encouraging of things people can do to cope with the inevitable climate change that we are facing.

On a side note, he was kind enough to email me back after I wrote a list of questions regarding best places to live in the future.
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