The Tipping Point: The Year 2030

Global warming threatens our world. Never before in man’s recorded history or for millions of years stretching deep into the past has the threat of annihilating our grand civilization been so evident. Most climatologists and scientists worldwide supported by replicated computer studies have verified the accuracy of the dangers of rising CO2. A CO2 level of 450 ppm and a two degree Celsius temperature elevation are recognized as potential pivotal levels when the point of no return may be reached.
Although the characters are all fictional the material and facts presented about the environment and global warming are completely scientific. The book is written as a novel to facilitate easier accessibility to the far-reaching dangers facing our nation and world.
Many signs and concerns of the increasing CO2 and temperature, already evident in 2015, are discussed. Included are: ocean acidification, desertification, super storms, rising seas, droughts, unbearable heat, the potential of methane to set in motion unstoppable global warming, misinformation revealing individuals and groups who are both open deniers and hidden deniers, the population explosion and the feared tipping point, making further attempts to control weather useless.
The Tipping Point: The Year 2030 starts with the two preeminent leaders of the green movement, Ron and Audrey Barrett facing a personal crisis as they react to failure in their 18 years’ effort to halt the increasing level of atmospheric CO2. Ron, appears to accept defeat, leading his wife, Audrey, wanting to continue her fight, to join John Curtis, a young leader who now heads the powerful National student organization, The Student Coalition for Climate Control. John strives to turn the Coalition into a fighting force to sway the government to finally take a stand to prevent the further rise of CO2. Increasingly angry and aggressive, the young college students are aroused to fight for a livable future. The story faces the long odds of converting lawmakers, the oil industry and other deniers of the impact of global warming to finally stop the burning of fossil fuels, long known as the human source of the rising CO2.
By supporting John, Audrey has given him wide credibility and stature. She uses their closeness to persuade John to convince the young people to turn their aggression and anger to a peaceful pursuit to attempt to convert the coming presidential election into a great victory by electing a fully green Congress and President. Mounting civil unrest develops as the oil industry and reactionary Congressional representatives fight the green movement. Paid thugs, fearful citizens, people dreading a national calamity if the oil infrastructure is dismantled, attack them. Increasing violence leads to injuries and deaths to students and attackers.
For the first time The United States takes the lead to control greenhouse gas production hoping that the world’s governments join forces in an attempt to save civilization. As Election Day nears, many voters remain uncertain whether to vote green or non-green. Electing a 100 % green President and Congress is crucial to stopping the burning of fossil fuels and to position the United States as a leader among world governments in fighting global warming. The green movement must win.