Very rarely does hysteria lead to clarity, and Lomborg’s detailed analysis of this very real challenge goes a long way toward focusing on real solutions. He correctly notes that climate is just one of a myriad of problems facing the world today. As such, we must develop appropriate policies that continue to move society forward. The answers, he successfully argues, lie in progress and not knee-jerk policies where the solutions create more harm than the problem itself. This is a must read for any serious climate student. False Alarm is a balanced, studied appraisal which offers hope against the current backdrop of alarmism and calm amidst the chaos.