Super Short Summary

The Weather Makers by Tim Flannery explores the history and future impact of climate change through thirty-six essays, using various analytical methods to project the consequences of rising carbon dioxide levels. As the book progresses, Flannery emphasizes the urgent need for radical action to avert a catastrophic greenhouse effect, already evidenced by climate degradation in regions like the African Sahel. He proposes measures for individuals and large institutions to mitigate environmental damage, critiquing political and corporate resistance to climate reform, and endorsing the Kyoto Protocol as a viable solution.