PositiveThe Los Angeles Review of Books... a highly personal, narrative-driven book ... Miller’s examination of the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines is the most eye-opening section ... Miller’s book brings the dilemmas of climate migrants and refugees out of the realm of policy makers and academics, painting a vivid picture of an increasingly stratified, fortified world ... Miller portrays the front lines of the issue in human terms ... The book’s attempt to capture the complexity of climate-motivated migration around the world is hobbled somewhat by Miller’s failure to establish a rigorous definition of \'refugees\' ... On the other hand, Miller’s vigorous questioning of who does and does not receive US humanitarian aid in the context of climate crisis is excellent ... Miller strikes the rare balance of alerting his readers to the threat without paralyzing them with fear.
