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The narrative centers on the catastrophic 2016 wildfire that ravaged Fort McMurray, highlighting its devastating impact on the community and the broader implications of climate change. The author, through vivid storytelling, examines humanity's long-standing relationship with fire, illustrating its role in shaping culture and civilization while warning of its escalating destructiveness in a warming world. Vaillant's exploration intertwines the histories of the oil industry and climate science, offering a compelling reflection on the urgent challenges posed by modern wildfires.
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Fire Weather, John Vaillant
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Fire Weather
- Subtitle
- On the Front Lines of a Burning World
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Vaillant
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 432
- ISBN13
- 9780525434245
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, Science & Math, Nature, Science, Environmental Themes, Ecology, Climate Change
- Rating
- 4.3 out of 5
- Description
- The narrative centers on the catastrophic 2016 wildfire that ravaged Fort McMurray, highlighting its devastating impact on the community and the broader implications of climate change. The author, through vivid storytelling, examines humanity's long-standing relationship with fire, illustrating its role in shaping culture and civilization while warning of its escalating destructiveness in a warming world. Vaillant's exploration intertwines the histories of the oil industry and climate science, offering a compelling reflection on the urgent challenges posed by modern wildfires.