In Lydia Kiesling's novel 'Mobility', the ironic setting of Baku amidst climate challenges reflects the contradictions of a world still reliant on fossil fuels, as global leaders gather.
Kiesling illustrates how Baku's historical significance as an oil hub contrasts sharply with modern climate realities, probing deep into the socio-economic divides that persist in the region.
The protagonist's journey, intertwined with her role in BP during a Trump administration, encapsulates the tension between personal ambitions and the pressing urgency of climate change, highlighting a misleading narrative.
By situating her character in Baku, Kiesling reveals the absurdity of global climate diplomacy when local realities, driven by oil interests, often overshadow the greater meltdown that looms.
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