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Discover 'Losing Earth,' a compelling narrative that dives deep into the climate crisis history, showcasing the missed opportunities to combat climate change from 1979 onwards. Written by acclaimed author Nathaniel Rich, this powerful book brings to light the decisive moments when humanity could have prevented the devastating impacts caused by fossil fuel dependency and political inaction. With a rich mix of historical insights and urgent calls for reflection, it draws a parallel between past choices and current environmental challenges. Rich’s prose offers not only a thorough examination of climate science but also ignites a sense of urgency and responsibility in today's reader. As a gripping chronicle of our environmental awakening, 'Losing Earth' is not just a book; it's a crucial part of the dialogue on climate accountability and future sustainability. Join the conversation today and understand why this landmark work has been compared to the likes of Rachel Carson’s 'Silent Spring,' making it a must-read for environmental advocates, students, and anyone invested in the future of our planet. The 256-page paperback (ISBN: 9781529015843) is published by Pan Macmillan UK in 2020, ensuring you get the latest insights on climate action. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. Don't miss your chance to explore the lessons of the past and prepare for a more sustainable future.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529015843
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 256
Description:
By 1979, we knew all that we know now about the science of climate change – what was happening, why it was happening, and how to stop it. Over the next ten years, we had the very real opportunity to stop it. Obviously, we failed.
Nathaniel Rich’s groundbreaking account of that failure – and how tantalizingly close we came to signing binding treaties that would have saved us all before the fossil fuels industry and politicians committed to anti-scientific denialism – is already a journalistic blockbuster, a full issue of the New York Times Magazine that has earned favorable comparisons to Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring and John Hersey’s Hiroshima. Rich has become an instant, in-demand expert and speaker. A major movie deal is already in place. It is the story, perhaps, that can shift the conversation.
In the book Losing Earth, Rich is able to provide more of the context for what did – and didn’t – happen in the 1980s and, more important, is able to carry the story fully into the present day and wrestle with what those past failures mean for us in 2019. It is not just an agonizing revelation of historical missed opportunities, but a clear-eyed and eloquent assessment of how we got to now, and what we can and must do before it's truly too late.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529015843
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 256
Description:
By 1979, we knew all that we know now about the science of climate change – what was happening, why it was happening, and how to stop it. Over the next ten years, we had the very real opportunity to stop it. Obviously, we failed.
Nathaniel Rich’s groundbreaking account of that failure – and how tantalizingly close we came to signing binding treaties that would have saved us all before the fossil fuels industry and politicians committed to anti-scientific denialism – is already a journalistic blockbuster, a full issue of the New York Times Magazine that has earned favorable comparisons to Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring and John Hersey’s Hiroshima. Rich has become an instant, in-demand expert and speaker. A major movie deal is already in place. It is the story, perhaps, that can shift the conversation.
In the book Losing Earth, Rich is able to provide more of the context for what did – and didn’t – happen in the 1980s and, more important, is able to carry the story fully into the present day and wrestle with what those past failures mean for us in 2019. It is not just an agonizing revelation of historical missed opportunities, but a clear-eyed and eloquent assessment of how we got to now, and what we can and must do before it's truly too late.