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The Future We Choose

'Everyone should read this book' MATT HAIG
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The Future We Choose by Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac explores the urgent topic of climate change and the choices humanity faces to shape a livable future. It presents a compelling examination of the possible outcomes of our current environmental actions, advocating for proactive solutions and a more sustainable path. The authors, who played crucial roles in the Paris Agreement, offer a passionate vision of hope and encourage global collaboration for meaningful changes.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by climate change and solutions to global challenges. The authors lay out an optimistic yet practical guide to fighting climate change, offering readers actionable paths to a sustainable future. If you're interested in environmental science and the power of human resolve, this book can be both inspiring and informative.

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The defining book on the climate crisis that shows us how we can and will survive.

The defining book on the climate crisis that shows us how we can and will survive

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Everyone should read this book. - MATT HAIG

One of the most inspiring books I have ever read. - YUVAL NOAH HARARI

Inspirational, compassionate and clear. The time to read this is NOW. - MARK RUFFALO

Figueres and Rivett-Carnac dare to tell us how our response can create a better, fairer world. - NAOMI KLEIN

Discover why there's hope for the planet and how we can each make a difference in the climate crisis, starting today.

Humanity is not doomed, and we can and will survive. The future is ours to create: it will be shaped by who we choose to be in the coming years. The coming decade is a turning point - it is time to turn from indifference or despair and towards a stubborn, determined optimism.

The Future We Choose is a passionate call to arms from former UN Executive Secretary for Climate Change, Christiana Figueres, and Tom Rivett-Carnac, senior political strategist for the Paris Agreement.

Practical, optimistic and empowering, The Future We Choose shows us steps we can all take to renew our planet and create a better world beyond the climate crisis: today, tomorrow, this year and in the coming decade.

The time to act is now. This book will change the way you see the world, and your place in it.

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Reviews praise The Future We Choose as a crucial guide for tackling climate change, offering optimism and actionable steps. Key figures like Leonardo DiCaprio and Jane Goodall highlight its timely importance and ability to inspire climate action. The book is described as empowering and compelling, urging readers to feel capable of making a positive difference.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786580375

Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Manilla Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 182g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Christiana Figueres was the UN Executive Secretary for Climate Change between 2010 and 2016. She was the public face of the most pivotal climate agreement in history, the Paris Climate Agreement, in 2015. Christiana is a council member of The Earthshot Prize, the most prestigious global environment prize in history.

Tom Rivett-Carnac was senior political strategist for the Paris Agreement. Together they are the co-founders of Global Optimism, an organisation focused on creating environmental and social change, and co-hosts of the podcast Outrage and Optimism.

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