Behind the Curve: Science and the Politics of Global Warming

In "Behind the Curve," Joshua Howe investigates the evolution of our understanding of climate change, beginning with Charles David Keeling's pivotal measurements of carbon dioxide at Mauna Loa Observatory in 1958. The audiobook chronicles the journey from initial scientific curiosity to a pressing global issue at the heart of international environmental politics, examining the complex interplay among scientists, environmentalists, and policymakers over the decades. Despite significant advancements in knowledge, Howe highlights the alarming rise in CO2 levels, raising critical questions about our societal responses to the escalating threat of global warming.