How to Prepare for Climate Change: A Practical Guide to Surviving the Chaos

I really enjoy David's episodes of NOVA, and thankfully he brings that same energy into this book. You get a lot of well explained facts about climate change, and realistic suggestions of actions that you can take. Each one of which taking up no more than about a sentence or paragraph so that reading never becomes either overwhelming or boring. This book is far more realistic in it's predictions of what the future holds and what actions you can take to protect yourself than scientists or preppers present to us. It focuses on challenges that will need to be overcome over time and obtainable alternatives to how and where we currently live, instead of simply telling you to stop using fossil fuels, and/or that society will suddenly collapse one day.

Detailed and very well written. Opened my eyes to what lies ahead.

David Pogue’s How to Prepare for Climate Change is an impressively thorough and highly practical guide to facing a future that many of us would prefer to ignore. With clarity, wit, and a sense of urgency, Pogue walks readers through the very real challenges posed by a warming planet—rising sea levels, intensifying storms, wildfires, food insecurity—and offers concrete steps individuals and families can take to prepare. What makes this book stand out is its breadth. It covers everything from choosing a climate-resilient location to getting the right insurance, preparing your finances, and even mental health strategies for coping with eco-anxiety. It’s less a doomsday manual and more a pragmatic life-planning resource for a changing world. That said, the book does feel slightly overwhelming at times—both in scope and in the sobering nature of its content. While Pogue does his best to inject humor and hope, the sheer volume of potential disruptions can leave the reader anxious rather than empowered. Still, it’s a valuable wake-up call and a great place to start for anyone wanting to move beyond worry and into action. If you’re ready to face the future with open eyes and a practical plan, this book is a solid investment.

If you've ever seen David Pogue on TV, you know what a great sense of humor he has. He's also a gifted writer of science-based literature. This is an easy-to-read, well-researched, well-organized guide to getting ready for natural (or man-made) disasters. And it’s presented in Pogue's signature light-hearted style.

Excellent book. Please consider buying it or reading it at your local library

We all can do something to help the planet and our species. This book is packed full of information on what and what not to do. It has web sites and resources for you to investigate. Thinking of moving? Well this book has suggestions on where to move to and why. Building a house, get this book and learn more about building that house better. A great reference book to have around the house. Loved it David Pogue!

A clear, detailed book about what can be expected from climate change and how to prepare yourself and your family for dealing with the emergencies that will surely arise from its increasingly dangerous weather events. I found the well researched knowledge and clear suggestions to be invaluable in putting together a plan and what is necessary to be well prepared. I sleep a bit more comfortably knowing I won't have to start from scratch when disaster strikes, or make serious mistakes when it comes time to recover from any damage to my home. I recommend this invaluable book without hesitation to anyone who is concerned about climate change and being prepared.

I haven't really read anything yet. It seems to be well indexed. Hope it is just for information - i.e. not critical to survival. At 74, I imagine I'll die in my bed before all this comes to pass.

Great book on the subject matter, very important given current affairs.

I don't usually write reviews. I am interested in climate change and practical things that can be done on a personal level to minimise it's effects on our lives. This book does just that, if you live in the USA. I am based in the UK, all the maps about floods, draught etc are all US focused. Perhaps this was obvious to some but I did not see it stated this was a US focused book. Nice idea though.

This book focuses primarily on those living in the USA so has little relevance to people who don't. Some interesting opinions and tips but most of which is common knowledge.