“The book's third section tackles what may be the most difficult task: conjuring the political will to do what is necessary. Resistance is high in developing nations such as China, and some developed nations—notably the United States and Russia—have been reluctant to face reality. Still, after the authors look closely at a dozen nations, they find reasons for optimism. Ordinary people can make a difference, they declare, if enough of us try. Practical, detailed and authoritative—essential reading.”

Hot Topic begins by tackling the two fundamental questions - is the Earth warming up and, if so, is it caused by human activity? The answers, in short, are yes and yes.... Crucially, this book is not authored by eco-warriors, but by pragmatists, who care about understanding the science, examining the problems, and looking for technological and political solutions.

“[This is] the best global warming book I’ve ever read… and I have read a lot of them… Nevertheless, [this] book… trounces them all… by being simultaneously more comprehensive, and less ideological, than any other global warming book I'm aware of. Their overview of the science and policy of climate change is a model of clarity, comprehensiveness and, above all, sanity. It truly does find a middle ground in the climate debate - and in the process, probably counts as the single most important book on the subject...”

“Thanks to political foot-dragging and ever-increasing carbon emissions, they say, the best we can hope for now is to avert worst-case scenarios. …So perhaps it’s not surprising that this book conveys a sense of urgency. …Their primary focus… is on technological and political strategies for controlling emissions and adapting to inevitable change. The proposed solutions are numerous and not terribly new, but they are pragmatic, well described and convincing.”