Book description
Now a National Bestseller! Climate change is real but it's not the end of the world. It is not even our most serious environmental problem. Michael Shellenberger has been fighting for a greener planet for decades. He helped save the world's last unprotected redwoods. He co-created the predecessor to today's Green New Deal. And he led a successful effort by climate scientists and activists to keep nuclear plants operating, preventing a spike of emissions.But in 2019, as some claimed "billions of people are going to die," contributing to rising anxiety, including among adolescents, Shellenberger decided that, as a lifelong environmental activist, leading energy expert, and father of a teenage daughter, he needed to speak out to separate science from fiction.Despite decades of news media attention, many remain ignorant of basic facts. Carbon emissions peaked and have been declining in most developed nations for over a decade. Deaths from extreme weather, even in poor nations, declined 80 percent over the last four decades. And the risk of Earth warming to very high temperatures is increasingly unlikely thanks to slowing population growth and abundant natural gas. Curiously, the people who are the most alarmist about the problems also tend to oppose the obvious solutions. What's really behind the rise of apocalyptic environmentalism? There are powerful financial interests. There are desires for status and power. But most of all there is a desire among supposedly secular people for transcendence. This spiritual impulse can be natural and healthy. But in preaching fear without love, and guilt without redemption, the new religion is failing to satisfy our deepest psychological and existential needs.
Fiend Oblivion
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Manly Reno
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Mr. Wholesome
I'm able to enjoy books in a whole new way – while cooking, working out, or even gardening. I'm hooked on this app's ability to turn even the most mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for learning. Not the best audiobook I've heard but far from the worst. The production quality was good and there were no major issues with the narration.
Curio
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Sir Shove
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Spunky Chick
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Baby Spell
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Tweety Bun Bun
With ListenBook, I've found a convenient and enjoyable way to engage with audiobooks and educational content. I'm in awe of this app's ability to make reading so accessible and convenient. Kudos to ListenBook for the intuitive design and easy-to-use controls. It's evident that they've put a lot of thought into user experience.
Dream Killer
Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fun way to personalize the listening experience. ListenBook’s playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
Troubadour
🏃♂️📚 Running through chapters, literally! This app keeps me motivated on the track. 🏃♂️📖 🎧 Immerse yourself in stories effortlessly – this app's functionality is the gateway to endless audiobook adventures. 📚🌟 The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Orange Teflon
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Kazmii
ListenBook's integration of artwork and metadata adds a visually appealing touch to my library. ListenBook has become my go-to app for exploring a diverse range of audiobooks. It offers a wide array of features that cater to different preferences and needs.
Bad Beh8vior
📱 It's like having a personal audiobook library at my fingertips! This app's functionality is a dream come true for book lovers. 📚🔥 An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
Fire Queen
With ListenBook, I can explore new genres, learn new topics, and enjoy classic literature with ease. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. It transforms the way I enjoy my recordings. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. It enhances the audio quality and ensures that I can immerse myself fully in the content. I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks and this narrator is now in my top 5. Their timing and inflection were masterful. Never a dull moment in the entire performance.
Sleek Assassin
The ability to switch between devices seamlessly is a game-changer for busy readers. I'm amazed at this app's ability to transport me to different worlds through stories. 💡 Enriching my daily routines with wisdom and wonder – thank you, this app! 📱📖
Pocket Muzzie
ListenBook's dedication to excellence is evident in its well-designed interface, smooth playback, and powerful features. Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's functionality is truly impressive. As an audiobook aficionado, this app is a dream come true. Its support for various formats and effortless navigation make it my perfect reading companion. 🌟🎧 The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it. This audiobook was a fantastic listen! The narrator's voice was clear and engaging, making it easy to follow along. The pacing was just right—not too fast, not too slow. Perfect for long commutes or relaxing at home. Highly recommend!
Vicious Street
The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book. The narrator's voice was like butter - smooth, rich, and utterly pleasant to listen to for hours. They handled complex sentences with ease, making even dense material accessible. I never had to rewind because I missed something due to unclear delivery. Perfection!
Spoiler Betty
ListenBook's commitment to excellence shines through in its powerful features and seamless performance. ListenBook's features make it the ultimate audio companion for any audiobook enthusiast. Tone adjustment is a brilliant addition that lets me personalize the narration to my liking. It adds an extra layer of connection to the audiobooks. ListenBook has completely transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The chapter navigation is seamless, and the statistics feature is a fun way to track my listening progress. The app is stable, fast, and incredibly user-friendly. Five stars! Decent narration, predictable story. The voice actor did a good job, but the plot followed a familiar formula. If you’re looking for something new and groundbreaking, this might not be it.
Apex
ListenBook has transformed my listening habits, making them more engaging and enjoyable. ListenBook's dedication to delivering a top-notch experience is evident in every detail. I've never experienced such silky-smooth playback even with high-quality FLAC files.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience