Summary:
The book presents the argument that due to climate change, the Earth has become a fundamentally altered planet, which the author refers to as "Eaarth." It discusses the profound environmental changes already underway, the consequences for human civilization, and suggests ways in which society can adapt to and mitigate these new realities through sustainable living and local economies.
Key points:
1. Altered Earth: McKibben says human-caused climate change has created a hostile "Eaarth" with extreme weather and rising seas. These changes are permanent and require adaptation.
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