“If you’re bewildered by the complexity of the climate change/global warming issue, and want a comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide that presents an unbiased view of the important issues, look no further than Henson’s The Thinking Person’s Guide to Climate Change. . . . Henson is probably the world’s premier science writer in meteorology and climate change.”

Weather Underground, on the first edition

"Henson has written a complete and powerful climate change science book, updating and expanding upon his The Rough Guide to Climate Change."

National Center for Science Education, on the first edition

“Well written and accessible to those without much prior knowledge of the subject, and to scientists and non-scientists alike. . . . This book will be useful to a wide audience and well worth the cover price. . . . It is the kind of book that can be picked up and referred to over and over again.”

Weather (UK), on the first edition

“Written by a meteorologist, this work introduces much of the content of the scientific reports on climate change produced by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in language that is easily accessible to lay readers. The text is supplemented by color photographs, illustrations, and sidebars. The author also commendably treats the views of climate skeptics respectfully by acknowledging their arguments and explaining why some of their views do have merit.”

Library Journal (starred review), on the first edition

“The Thinking Person’s Guide to Climate Change . . . is aimed at the general public more than the specialist. In spite of this, it is still worthy reading for professionals working in ecology, meteorology, geology, or any segment of the environmental sciences. . . . It covers most of the issues related to the topic, from geophysics to soil microbiology and through phenological changes to the impact of global warming on human life and possible political as well as technological solutions. Moreover, it does all this in such a clear and logical style, simplifying the most complex processes through a series of examples and short explanations. . . . Vivid. . . . The book does not stop with understanding, it also emphasizes the responsibility everyone has to control emissions of greenhouse gases and provides actions everyday people can take to combat climate change. . . . I wish this book were on the shelves of bookstores all around the world, translated to most languages, because this would enable the huge family of interested readers to get detailed insight into the problems climate change causes and to get involved in the battle against climate change.”

Conservation Biology, on the first edition

“A well-written and fair-minded treatment of this complex, overriding issue. . . . Highly recommended.”

World Future Review, on the first edition

“Meteorologist and journalist/author Henson makes a strong contribution to the crowded field of climate science. Writing with nonspecialists in mind, Henson dispenses with equations while effectively translating recent reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change into clear English. The book covers the full scope of climate change, from the evidence supporting the fact that the planet is warming to a range of possible future changes not only to climate, but also to society and ecosystems. . . . The book is still eminently readable, with the occasional witty pun and some of the clearest explanations written for the general public this reviewer has seen of the physics of greenhouse gases and sea-level rise. Henson also leaves ample room to provide evenhanded discussions of arguments raised by climate skeptics, and avoids making the entire field come off as full of doom and gloom. The book is also well designed, featuring numerous color photographs and illustrations, and frequent sidebars that allow for diversions from the main topic. Highly recommended.”

Choice, on the first edition

“If you want to know more about taking action, or about climate change in general, try The Thinking Person’s Guide to Climate Change. . . . This second edition of Henson’s classic book lays out the science of climate change, illustrates how we know what we know, talks about the debates in politics, and lays out a series of solutions for people, politicians and companies. The previous edition of this book, by the meteorologist-turned-journalist, is considered a must-read in many circles.”

The Revelator, on the second edition

“As fake news and climate change skepticism continue to flourish in the US, this essential overview of climate change attempts to separate the wheat from the chaff. It offers a clear description of the tools and techniques used in the scientific analysis of climate change and the current and predicted repercussions for the planet. Additionally, there are discussions of such thorny topics as ‘Tree Planting: Help or Hindrance?’ ‘Who Owns the Arctic?’ and the global implications of ‘Outsourcing Emissions,’ together with sections on both technological solutions and actions that can be taken by individuals. A particularly engaging section of the Guide is dedicated to examining propaganda, media distortion, and debunking commonly held false beliefs regarding the nature of climate change.”

World Literature Today, on the second edition