The Warmest Tide

How Climate Change Is Changing History

By: Sean Munger

Narrated by: Sean Munger

Climate change is the world’s biggest problem. It affects every human being on Earth, and it’s going to fundamentally alter every human institution and way of life, from business and economics to politics to spirituality, religion, culture, and identity. But, as big as it is, climate change is not “the end of history.” In fact, it’s just the beginning of a new phase of the history of humanity, one that presents opportunities as well as challenges. Being ready to ride this wave of change is the true calling of our times.

Historian Sean Munger, an expert on the history of climate change, has written this short, concise, listenable book for the lay person who wants to know what we might expect in a climate-changed world, and how we might deal with it. It’s informed by history: using lessons from the past to make reasonable projections about how things might go in the future. The Warmest Tide cuts through media noise, political froth, and does not contain a single scientific chart or graph. It’s not a polemic, a jeremiad, or a manifesto. Instead, it’s a no-nonsense look at where history tells us we may be going. Although climate change and global warming are unprecedented challenges, you may be surprised by how much the past can tell us about our future.

©2019 Sean Munger (P)2019 Kerkoporta LLC

My Review for The Warmest Tide

I don’t usually write reviews, but since this one was sitting at zero, I figured I’d share my two cents.

I picked up Dr. Sean Munger’s The Warmest Tide expecting a quick overview since it’s only about four hours long. I was wrong—it covers a massive amount of ground for such a short runtime. What really stood out to me, though, was the sheer volume of sources and citations he includes. It’s not just a narrative; it’s like a roadmap. If a specific chapter or even a small side-note peaks your interest, he basically hands you a reading list to go down the rabbit hole yourself.

I’m definitely not an expert on climate science or history, but after finishing this (and checking out some of the sources he pointed to), I feel way more confident. It’s given me some really solid, evidence-based rebuttals to those typical "denier tropes" you see online. Honestly, the depth of the research makes the book feel much "bigger" than a four-hour listen. Highly recommend if you want the facts without the fluff.