Environmental Book Study: Superman’s Not Coming

The Environmental Team of the Justice Committee is continuing their study surrounding water with their next book, Superman’s Not Coming: Our National Water Crisis and What We the People Can Do About It by Erin Brockovich.

This 2020 book is a stirring call to action from the environmental activist, consumer advocate, and renowned crusader. It is a brutally honest look at how mismanagement, chemical spills, mishandling of toxic waste and sludge have created the perfect storm in terms of damaging water systems in the United States.

In an NPR interview, the following review was given: “An impeccably researched book that brings science, court cases, depositions, interviews, history, and personal experience to the table to make strong points about the dire state of many of our water systems—and the consequences of it. Brockovich shows how things like suppression of research, intimidation of scientists, manipulated studies, and false scientific articles contribute to perpetuating the problem, and then she discusses what can be done about it.”

Consider reading our new book and plan on joining us for a discussion on Thursday, February 9, 7 pm, led by Sandy Brake on Zoom. For more information and the Zoom link, contact Nancy Heastings at n.heastings@comcast.net.