Title Synopsis: Irreversible: What Can We Do? provides a clear, evidence-based examination of climate change, global warming, and the challenges they present. Drawing on extensive experience in engineering and energy systems, the authors explain the science behind rising global temperatures, sea level change, and other environmental impacts using current data and scientific analysis.
The book also explores the technical, economic, and policy challenges that complicate efforts to address global warming while identifying practical approaches and potential solutions. Intended for readers seeking a factual, data-driven understanding of climate change, Irreversible offers a balanced and accessible look at one of the most significant global issues of our time.
About the Authors:
Craig B. Smith: Craig B. Smith is a retired president and chairman of DMJM H+N, an international architecture, engineering, and construction management firm. He has extensive experience in energy and power systems and has worked on nuclear, hydroelectric, geothermal, waste-to-energy, and solar generation facilities. He is the author of more than 100 technical papers and multiple books on engineering and energy, including Reaching Net Zero: What It Takes to Solve the Global Climate Crisis and Energy Management Principles. He holds degrees in electrical and nuclear engineering from Stanford University and UCLA, including a Ph.D. in Engineering.
William D. Fletcher: William D. Fletcher is a retired senior vice president of Rockwell International Corporation, where he was responsible for corporate research and development and business planning. His career spans engineering, international operations, and management consulting, including leadership roles with Combustion Engineering, Bechtel Corporation, and McKinsey & Company. His experience includes work on nuclear-powered ships and commercial nuclear power plants. In recent years, he has conducted research on global warming and climate-related challenges.
Author: Craig B. Smith, William D. Fletcher
Narrator: Joel Richards
Publisher: Publish Authority
Copyright: 2026 Craig B. Smith and William D. Fletcher
Audiobook Release Date: 2026-06-15
Original Book Release Date: 2026-02-13
Running Time: 04:45:08
Track Count: 20
Audiobook ISBN: 9781971980201
