The Lost Cause

Young Americans a generation from now will live with climate change as a fact of life, and efforts to contain and mitigate it are global and employ everyone who wants to work. However, some Americans still cling to their red trucker caps, grievances, anger, and nostalgia for the golden age of assault rifles, and their 'alternative news sources' reassure them their resentment is right and pure. They are not going anywhere and are armed to the teeth.

Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 16 November 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Thirty years from now, we are making progress in mitigating climate change, albeit slowly. However, there remains a segment of individuals who are unable to let go, perpetuating a sense of anger and resistance. For the younger generation of Americans, climate change is not a controversial topic; it is simply a fact of life that they have grown accustomed to. Alongside the significant efforts to contain and mitigate climate change, we witness remarkable initiatives such as the relocation of entire cities inland to escape rising sea levels. Vast clean-energy projects are emerging across the globe, fostering a greener and more sustainable future. Disaster relief, which includes the mitigation of floods and superstorms, has become a specialized skill, training tens of millions of people annually. This global effort employs individuals from all walks of life, regardless of political affiliations. Even when national politics veers towards right-wing leaders, the momentum behind these vast programs remains unstoppable. However, there are still some Americans who remain steadfast in their beliefs, clinging to their red trucker caps, harboring grievances, and expressing anger towards the perceived loss of the "golden age" of assault rifles. These individuals are drawn to alternative news sources that validate their resentment and perpetuate the notion that climate change is a hoax. They are your grandfather, uncle, or great-aunt, and they are not going anywhere. Armed with a multitude of weapons, they remain a persistent presence in our society.

Weight: 550g
Dimension: 240 x 157 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781035902231