Breathe

Name: Breathe
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SKU: 9781529152784
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Seven Ways to Win a Greener World

By Sadiq Khan

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Summary

Breathe by Sadiq Khan delves into the critical environmental and health challenges posed by air pollution. Combining personal experiences with insights from his role as the Mayor of London, Khan explores the steps needed to combat this global issue, advocating for cleaner air and a healthier planet. This book navigates the intricate balance between governmental policies and individual actions necessary to improve air quality for future generations.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in learning about urban air pollution and climate change through the lens of a major city's leader. With a mix of personal reflection and political insight, it offers a compelling look at environmental challenges and the steps needed to create healthier urban environments.

Breathe

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An inspiring, pull-no-punches story of practical change. Full of London heroes and tips for citizens and campaigns around the UK and beyond to change the story of the climate crisis and our health for the better.

A lifelong Londoner, Sadiq Khan developed adult-onset asthma as a result of London's dirty air. As he became Mayor of London, and worked with other Londoners to bring practical, progressive change to bear on issues of health and environmentalism around the city, London became world-leading in positive climate action.

Breathe celebrates what's happened, looks at practical action in politics, tells the story of Sadiq's London story—and asks that readers hold his actions to account.

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i>Breathe by Sadiq Khan is widely praised as an insightful and uplifting exploration of climate politics and leadership. Many reviews cite its practical advice and hopeful tone, highlighting Khan's unique perspective as Mayor of London and his advocacy for social and climate justice. The book is noted for its engaging anecdotes, strategic insights, and ability to inspire action, making it a recommended read for those interested in progressive change and environmental issues.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529152784

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hutchinson Heinemann

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 145.0mm

Height: 223.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 224

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Non-Fiction Penguin Books Political Biographies Politics & Current Affairs Sadiq Khan Science & Nature

About the Author

Sadiq Khan is the Mayor of London. Born and raised in Tooting, South London, he began his career as a human rights lawyer before being elected to parliament in 2005. He was elected Mayor in 2016, and re-elected in 2021 with a record number of votes for any sitting Mayor. Sadiq still lives in Tooting, which he maintains is the best bit of the best city in the world.