Synopsis

In a not-so-distant future, Earth teeters on the brink of ecological collapse, a world scarred by rampant pollution, unchecked overpopulation, and devastating environmental disasters. While the poor nations suffer and crumble, the affluent continue their lives of privilege, perpetuating a stark global disparity. For international corporations, the impending doom is merely background noise to their relentless pursuit of profit. Amidst this grim reality, a brilliant scientist, Dr. Anna Melikian, delivers a chilling prophecy: "Condition Venus," a sudden, catastrophic greenhouse effect that will render the planet uninhabitable. The terrifying catch? She cannot predict its arrival. As the world grapples with this existential threat, the stage is set for a pivotal UN conference in Paris, a last-ditch effort to avert the inevitable. But beneath the veneer of diplomacy, tensions simmer, allegiances shift, and the fragile hope for humanity's future hangs by a thread, threatening to unravel into utter chaos.

Critical Reception

"Norman Spinrad's "Greenhouse Summer" stands as a prescient and chilling work of environmental science fiction, lauded for its unflinching portrayal of humanity's destructive path and the stark geopolitical realities that accompany global catastrophe."

Metadata

ISBN:9780575117334
Pages:252
Age Rating:16+

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