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The Climate Book
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The Climate Book by Greta Thunberg is a groundbreaking work that intertwines personal narrative with scientific insights to bring the world’s most urgent issue to the forefront. Thunberg, renowned for her global climate activism, has meticulously compiled the wisdom and expertise of over one hundred voices...
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The Climate Book by Greta Thunberg is a groundbreaking work that intertwines personal narrative with scientific insights to bring the world’s most urgent issue to the forefront. Thunberg, renowned for her global climate activism, has meticulously compiled the wisdom and expertise of over one hundred voices to tell a compelling and comprehensive story about the climate crisis.
In this essential handbook, Thunberg and her contributors explore the multifaceted dimensions of climate change, from the scientific principles that underlie it to the societal and economic impacts. Readers will find contributions from geophysicists, oceanographers, and meteorologists who explain the mechanics of climate change in an accessible way. Engineers and economists discuss the technological and financial challenges and solutions, while historians and philosophers provide context and moral imperatives for action.
Thunberg’s passionate narrative interweaves with these expert insights, sharing her experiences of grassroots activism and exposing instances of greenwashing—a practice where companies deceptively present their products or policies as environmentally friendly. She reveals the significant gaps in our knowledge imposed by these tactics and underscores the urgency of informed action.
The book is not just an exposition of climate facts but also a rallying cry. Thunberg illustrates that while securing a safe future for life on Earth may seem an insurmountable challenge, it is not impossible. The collective wisdom shared in The Climate Book empowers readers with the knowledge necessary to confront the climate catastrophe and underscores the potential for change when we act together.
We stand at a pivotal moment in human history, Thunberg argues, and there is hope—but only if we choose to listen to the science and take decisive action now. This timely and urgent work is a call to arms for anyone concerned about the fate of our planet, making it one of the most important books of our era.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780141999043
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 February 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 37.0mm
Width: 174.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 1183g
Pages: 464
About the Author
Greta Thunberg was born in 2003. In August 2018, she started a school strike for the climate outside the Swedish Parliament that has since spread all over the world.
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