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The Optimist's Telescope: Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age best books historical fiction and other works of artAuthor Contributor(s): Venkataraman, Bina Publisher: Riverhead Books Date: 8 25 2020 Binding: Paperback Condition: NEW Named a Best Book of 2019 by NPR How might we mitigate losses caused by shortsightedness? Bina Venkataraman, a former climate adviser to the Obama administration, brings a storytellers eye to this question. . . . She is also deeply informed about the relevant science. The New York Times Book Review A trailblazing exploration of how we