Firestorm

Discover the gripping account of survival and resilience in 'Firestorm', written by seasoned firefighter Greg Mullins. This powerful trade paperback delves into the heart of Australia's devastating bushfires, including the catastrophic Black Summer of 2019-2020, which transformed landscapes and lives alike. Drawing on over five decades of frontline experience, Mullins vividly recounts his perilous journey, fighting raging infernos across Sydney and the Blue Mountains, while studying fire phenomena worldwide. He brings to light the alarming facts about climate change, illustrating how man-made global warming has spurred increasingly destructive fires. 'Firestorm' seamlessly melds thrilling narratives with urgent warnings, shedding light on the political evasion surrounding climate disaster response. It's a must-read for anyone concerned about natural disasters and the future of Australia. With 336 captivating pages, this book is essential for firefighters, climate activists, and readers who seek to understand the complex relationship between fire and the changing environment. Dive into this eye-opening exploration into Australia's battle against bushfires and the growing impact of climate change. Order your copy today, enjoy FREE shipping, and take a step toward awareness and action against the escalating threat of bushfires. Please note that combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Allow up to 10 days for delivery.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781761040917
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 336


Description:
Greg Mullins followed his father into fighting bushfires - it was in the blood. He fought major fires around Sydney and the Blue Mountains for decades, and studied bushfires in Europe, Canada and the US. He risked his life in the 1994 Sydney fires and, later, during our catastrophic Black Summer of 2019-20. As a career firefighter, he worked his way up the ranks to become Commissioner of one of the world's largest fire services, Fire and Rescue NSW, for nearly fourteen years. When it came to natural disasters there was little, if anything, he hadn't witnessed first-hand.


Over five decades he watched as weather patterns and natural disaster risks changed, seeing bushfires becoming bigger, hotter and more destructive. He talked to scientists and weighed their evidence with his experience, coming to the realisation that man-made global warming was setting the stage for a deadly firestorm. In early 2019 he tried to warn the government that a Black Summer was imminent so that adequate preparations could be made. . .


But when he and former fire chiefs from across the country tried to meet with politicians to sound an urgent warning, they were ignored.


Combining thrilling stories of what it's like to be on the front line of Australia's first giga-fire with the hard truths of human-caused climate change, Firestorm is a compelling account of raging fire, political evasion, settled science, and one man's courageous, urgent call to action for all Australians.


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