'Extrapolations' depicts the everyday of climate change

Climate change is an issue that affects us all, but it can be difficult to imagine what its impact will look like in our daily lives. That’s where ‘Extrapolations’ comes in. This collection of short stories and essays by Canadian author and activist Catherine Bush imagines the future of climate change in vivid detail, painting a picture of how the world will change as temperatures continue to rise.

One story imagines a world where food is a scarce resource and people eat algae-based protein paste. Another follows a group of people fleeing a city on the brink of collapse due to rising sea levels. Throughout the book, Bush explores the ways in which climate change will affect our relationships, our politics, and our very sense of self.

What makes this book so interesting is its focus on the everyday implications of climate change. Rather than looking at big-picture solutions or scientific projections, ‘Extrapolations’ depicts how climate change will affect the way we live our lives. It’s a powerful reminder that this issue is not just about polar bears and melting ice caps – it’s about our homes, our families, and our futures.

As someone who has seen the effects of climate change firsthand – whether it’s the wildfires that ravaged my home state of California, or the heat waves that make it difficult to spend time outdoors – I appreciate Bush’s willingness to dive into the nitty-gritty of what this issue will mean for regular people.

Ultimately, ‘Extrapolations’ serves as a wake-up call, reminding us that climate change is not some far-off threat, but something that is already affecting us. By imagining what the future might look like, Bush encourages us to take action now to prevent the worst-case scenarios from becoming reality.