Books - Review

Mankind is off to colonise Mars, as the first 100 scientists argumentatively head off on the long voyage. Lots of sci-fi technology, politics, interesting Mars weather (especially after the terra-forming begins) and even a longevity treatment.

Quite good - although got a bit tedious in places.

Set in a not very distant future, The Ministry for the Future has been established by the UN, their brief to represent future generations in negotiations and policy-making across the world of politics, science, engineering and activism in an attempt to mitigate climate change. Beginning with an extreme heat wave that kills millions in India, but finishing on a more optimistic note.

Very good, quite realistic-seeming scenarios. Bit frightening too!