Minding the Climate

Minding the Climate
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Publisher : Harvard University Press
Total Pages : 337
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ISBN-10 : 9780674247727
ISBN-13 : 0674247728
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Book Synopsis Minding the Climate by : Ann-Christine Duhaime

Download or read book Minding the Climate written by Ann-Christine Duhaime and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2022-10-18 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The human brain evolved to prioritize short-term rewards over long-term goals. But while this adaptation served our ancestors well, it is maladaptive in the face of a slow-moving climate crisis. Luckily, brains can adjust. Ann-Christine Duhaime explores how we can reframe what we find rewarding to counteract climate change.


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