essential reading for change

Great listen. describes how things could be and will be dependant on how we act.

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So good I have listened to it twice

Christiana and Tom were instrumental in realising the Paris Climate Agreement. These two are the real deal. Great read. The book is incredibly motivational.

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The most actionable playbook on climate change

Christiana and Tom have written the most actionable playbook on engaging in the solutions to climate change. This book provides not only important practical solutions, but for the first time the psychological approach that is necessary to engage with this issue and make a difference.

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This eloquent book stands as an inspiration for all of us - listen to it now

Christiana and Tom have written and performed an articulate compelling story. I really appreciated the complimentary counterpoise between their two voices, keeping the prose moving at pace. It graphically illustrates two alternating credible future scenarios outlining the consequences of continuing our lives unchanged or humanity collectively learning from our mistakes and changing the way we think and act. The well researched fluent narrative has fluidity and pace. Concluding with a comprehensive grounded achievable action plan that all of us can engage with. An excellent book which I would highly recommend.

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A book to bring about stubborn optimism!

A delightful and fresh read on a practical view and solution to how we all can solve the climate crisis and live with a better future if we so choose! loved it. Easy read and I have been able to act on the guidance already. I'm gonna make everyone read this ❤❤❤

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Really useful pieces of the story

Some parts of the story seem to be about day-to-day habits, others seem to be about political agenda. And there was a very small segment on technology helping in the future mostly to do with artificial intelligence.

Combined all of these things did leave me with a sense of optimism. This is with my own carbon impact and influence. While also a general appreciation for the global efforts of countries to reduce carbon emissions.

About halfway through I was still quite confused about where this book was leading. I think the story could’ve been better told throughout the middle of the book.

To be honest, I expected more from Penguin, as this sounded like an amalgamation of podcast topics rather than a successful climate writer.

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inspirational

easy to finish. good to align yourself with your ideals. easy to understand. good read

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A call to a positive future

A well written and positive view of the future that is both needed to survive but also a vision of how that future can be more positive, empowering and just. The authors are uniquely positioned to tell the story of the fight to save us but also offer a candid personal, view of the changes of mindset that come about from taking on this vital challenge. I was challenged but also inspired.

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strong advice for an existential threat

the authors speak with authority and experience about climate change, thanks to their experience and previous roles.

this isnt just another book describing how bad climate change is. It outlines 2 (the only 2) possible scenarios: a pessimistic one, where we take no further action to mitigate climate change and face disaster after disaster, and an optinistic one, in which we do all we can to combat climate change.

a few things really jumped out at me:

• this book addresses the threat climate change poses to the social fabric of humanity, such as the increasing njmber of climate refugees being used by far right extremists to promote racist and nationalist ideas. But it also highlights how the actions we can take to combat climate change could improve the way we connect and relate to each other, and produce a happier, healthier society
•it addresses the element in the room of climate change: meat and dairy. These both have a MASSIVE environmental impact, 10s to 100s of times more than the equivalent plant food. Any discussion of climate change and ways to combat it that doesnt mention these is a pointless one, not least because its the single action most of us can take which has the biggest impact. Going plant based, or massively reducing meat intake, has never been easier
•likewise it addressed the textile industry and fast fashion. These also have a HUGE impact, with an easy solution to most of us: just buy less clothes
•they rightly discuss the importance of tree planting and reforestation, but highlight why this alone isnt enough. Theres an unfortunate tendency for people to overstate the power of tree planting

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Grim. But utterly necessary.

TW* They mention the Apocalypse several times. But they also show the steps we need to take to avoid it.

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