SHADE The Promise of a Forgotten Natural Resource

Subtitled "The Promise of a Forgotten Resource," this intriguing audiobook explores the significance and potential of shade from the sun. Shawn Jain narrates clearly with an engaging style at a good pace, and he captures the author's thoughtful tone. This fascinating work reports on science, uses cultural history, and examines entrepreneurial activism. Shade is not the cure-all for global warming. The suggestion is that intelligent use of shade should be part of the solution. Sadly, shade is unevenly distributed throughout the world. Leafy streets often signify wealth. L.A.'s lack of shade is bemoaned. Bloch uses historical examples in Seville and Bologna, where "toldos" and porticos mitigated heat and sun. Contemporary examples of successful uses occur in Singapore and Paris. He also reports on a slew of unproven aspirational geo-engineering projects. A.D.M. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2025]