
Earth scientist Kate Marvel’s new book, *Human Nature: Nine Ways to Feel about Our Changing Planet*, blends climate science with personal emotion, arguing that scientists need not hide their feelings. Each chapter explores a different emotion—wonder, anger, hope, fear—to make the climate crisis more relatable. Marvel cites historic successes such as the Clean Air Act and the Montreal Protocol as proof that hope can translate into policy. By positioning readers as "climate helpers," the book invites both scientific and public audiences to act on climate change while embracing uncertainty.

The latest Skeptical Science weekly roundup highlights mounting climate risks across multiple sectors. A new study finds 67% of U.S. national parks are vulnerable to transformative impacts such as fire, drought, and sea‑level rise, while research on extreme fire weather...