Climate Crossroads

“In Climate Crossroads, Dunn highlights two things I've experienced growing up in Georgia and practicing environmental law in the South for two decades: first, place matters. Second, the deep abiding love of place that Southerners hold can be the source of solutions to the most intractable problems—including climate change. This book is a welcome introduction to environmental work in the South, with all of its challenges and opportunities.”—Geoff Gisler, program director, Southern Environmental Law Center

“Climate Crossroads tackles tough, timely subject matter with aplomb. This is a fascinating story that is rife with historical fact and a smart, well-informed analysis of our current environmental problems and their potential solutions.”—Ayurella Horn-Muller, author of Devoured: The Extraordinary Story of Kudzu, the Vine That Ate the South

“From the drowning coastlines of Louisiana to the sweltering streets of Houston, the American South stands at the front lines of the climate crisis. In this sweeping and deeply reported work, John Dunn reveals why the region that built America’s economic engine may also be the first to bear its catastrophic consequences—and why what the South does, or fails to do, will determine the nation’s future.”—Dale Finley Slongwhite, author of Fed Up: The High Costs of Cheap Food

“This book is a fascinating historical blueprint, documenting the roots and progression of climate change with a focus on the American South. A must read for all in the Southland and beyond.”—John Cassani, Calusa Waterkeeper Emeritus

“Presented in a readable and engaging style, Climate Crossroads provides a thorough but concise history of racial and economic injustice in the South. This book excels in its use of anecdotes to illustrate the devastating effects of climate change on Southern communities.”—Joseph Winters, science writer

"Offers valuable snapshots of innovative responses to climate threats and underscores the region’s unique vulnerabilities."—Publishers Weekly