The Hot Topic written by Gabrielle Walker and Sir David King performed by John Telfer on Audio CD (Unabridged)

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' New Statesman In a world full of misinformation, The Hot Topic is a beacon of clarity' Al Gore We all know that global warming is a problem, but the blizzard of information and misinformation on the subject makes....

it hard to know what to do. The Hot Topic is the first book to set out the problems and the solutions in a straightforward way - no hidden agenda, no breast-beating, no hair shirts.

Science - how the climate is already changing and what the future is likely to bring Adaptation - preparing for the changes we can't stop Technological solutions - new, clean ways to live, travel and keep the lights on Political solutions - the inside track on what it will take to bring the whole world to the same negotiating table, and how to deal with the 'problem' countries - China, India, Russia and the US Personal and local solutions - what you can do and why it will make a difference