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for decades while it was politically denied, and the eventual damage that will occur as a result. It focuses on the years 1979 to 1989 and US-based scientists, activists, and policymakers including James Hansen,

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, and

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. The story was first published as the August 5, 2018, issue of ''

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'' and later expanded. After the article was published, it was announced that the story was in development to be converted into a

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criticized the narrative for promoting climate doom and focusing on a small group that they argue is not representative of the broader climate movement. Leah Stokes and others have questioned Rich's framing of who is to blame for the climate crisis; Rich did not emphasize the culpability of the fossil fuel industry or of politicians.

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In ''

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wrote that "the book is substantially the same as the article" and pointed out its lack of citations. The book received a starred review in ''

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'', where it was called "a must-read handbook for everyone concerned about our planet’s future." A review in

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said it was "like a Greek tragedy".

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