The Heat Will Kill You First

Book summary

Jeff Goodell is an award-winning journalist and author. His previous book, The Water Will Come,was named a New York Times Critics Top Book in 2017. He’s covered climate issues for over two decades at Rolling Stone where he’s a contributing editor. He’s also appeared on major media outlets such as NPR, CNN, and MSNBC. His other works include Big Coal and How to Cool the Planet.

Goodell delves into the profound challenges posed by the climate crisis, emphasizing the interconnectedness of life and humanity’s shared responsibility to adapt. From the evolutionary role of heat in shaping species to the modern-day threats of urban heat islands, migration, and disease, the narrative underscores how rising temperatures are straining survival strategies across the natural world. Cities like Phoenix and Chennai highlight the stark inequalities in coping with extreme heat, while the spread of mosquitoes, pathogens, and climate-driven migration reveal the cascading effects of global warming. Despite the severity of these issues, Goodell points to the resilience of human ingenuity and the importance of understanding strategies to mitigate heat’s dangers, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of solutions in the next chapter.

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