 Cover page of The Uninhabitable Earth | |
| Author | David Wallace-Wells |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science |
| Published in | New York |
Publication date | July 10, 2017 |
"The Uninhabitable Earth" is an article by American journalist David Wallace-Wells published in the July 10, 2017, issue of New York magazine. The long-form article depicts a worst-case scenario of what might happen in the near-future due to global warming. The story was the most-read article in the history of the magazine.[1][2]
The article became the inspiration for The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming, a book-length treatment of the ideas explored in the original essay.[3]
- ^ Mann, Michael; Wallace-Wells, David (November 20, 2017). "The 'Doomed Earth' Controversy" (Interview). Interviewed by Hotz, Robert Lee. Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ Laura Miller (July 26, 2017). "What Kind of Novel Do You Write When You Believe Civilization Is Doomed?". Slate. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
'The Uninhabitable Earth,' the most-read story in New York magazine's history
- ^ Wallace-Wells, David (March 17, 2020). The uninhabitable earth: life after warming. New York, USA: Tim Duggan Books. ISBN 978-0-525-57671-6. Paperback version.