No Good Alternative

The second volume of William T. Vollmann's comprehensive exploration of global warming takes readers from the coal fields of West Virginia and Kentucky to fracking sites in Colorado and oil fields abroad. Over four years, Vollmann documents the environmental and human impacts of fossil fuel industries, including bypassed safety regulations and health concerns, through interviews and investigations. The book aims to understand the complexities surrounding energy production without assigning blanket blame, highlighting specific corporate and political misconduct where appropriate.