Engineer and sustainability expert Pablo Ribeiro Dias, PhD, has released his first book, Climate Changed: The Science of Sustainability and How Each of Us Can Do Our Part. In this compelling and readable work, Dias delves into the complex issue of climate change and other environmental threats, providing readers with an accessible yet nuanced understanding of the global challenges we face.
Published on July 10, 2025, Climate Changed demystifies critical topics such as greenhouse gases, biodiversity loss, and life cycle assessments, providing tangible and applicable tools for change—ideal for readers eager to shift from awareness to action.
In the book, Dias traces the progression of environmental decline from the age of extraction, through industrialization, to the current global environmental crisis. By drawing connections between historical events, scientific principles, and social movements, he underscores pressing issues that must be addressed.
“Climate Changed cuts through the noise and disinformation and delivers a clear, relatable, and honest guide,” said Michael Graham Richard, former editor in chief of TreeHugger.com. “From the food we eat, to the energy that powers our lives, to the policies we need, Dr. Pablo Ribeiro Dias provides the tools you need to understand the problem and find your place in the solution.”
Spanning 278 pages, this book serves as a field guide for readers seeking to understand the science behind our current environmental crisis and what it will take to solve it. Through candid reflection, cultural examination, and deep research, Dias weaves a powerful message that is urgent, realistic, and motivational.
Pablo Ribeiro Dias holds dual PhDs from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil and Australia’s Macquarie University in e-waste recycling, as well as a master’s degree in photovoltaic recycling. As a professor and researcher specializing in recycling, sustainability, and environmental engineering, he focuses on life cycle assessment and environmental impact. Dias is also a cofounder of SOLARCYCLE, advocating for solar panel recycling and circular economy solutions.
Climate Changed is available in paperback and e-book through the author’s website, pablodias.net; the publisher’s website, otterpine.com; or Amazon—with the audiobook forthcoming.
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