Very glad I read this book! Although written pre-pandemic (2018), it still so many great and relevant points. I especially loved the large reference section at the end of the book, which helps to dive deeper into each topic.

I know about climate change and regularly read about it, but reading this book made me realize something on a deeper level. Climate change is happening right now and the predicted consequences are going to happen (We all know that, I know)! We will have places around this world that get too hot for people to survive, we will have water shortages, more extreme climate, less plant productivity and more. People will die, people will flee, people will fight. Our life will be majorly disrupted. Extreme events will become normal, people's mental and physical health will deteriorate.
My realization feels a little like realizing in the beginning of COVID that this is a very long process. What scientists predicted sounded scary, but is very much turned into reality. No way we could have avoided that.

We really need each other, we need technology, and we need to build resilience now. 

So far I have often read from a US or European perspective, definitely including the Global South in my thinking, but not really made that perspective change (not good, I know!).
This book is written from an Indian perspective, situating the population richest country right in the center of climate change. The author is unapologetic in her claims and gives a great analysis on many areas of impact. She also provides ideas for solutions.

It might not be as deep as other people want, but for me, it will be a classic in my further approach to the climate change emergency.

My friends, we are in for a ride and I hope we'll make it well.