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The Future We Choose

Surviving the Climate Crisis

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Named a Guardian Best Audiobook of 2020, this optimistic and agenda-setting look at the climate crisis is perfect for listeners of Rutger Bregman and Yuval Noah Harari.

We can survive the climate crisis. This book tells us how.

Practical, optimistic and empowering, The Future We Choose is a book for every generation, for all of us who feel powerless in the face of the climate crisis.

We have two choices for our future, which is still unwritten. It will be shaped by who we choose to be right now. So, how can we change the story of the world?

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. We are still able to stave off the worst and manage the long-term effects of climate change, but we have to act now. We know what we need to do, and we have everything we need to do it.

This is the final hour: it can be our finest.

But we must act now.

©2020 Christina Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac (P)2020 Bonnier Books UK Environment Nature & Ecology Outdoors & Nature Politics & Government Science Conservation Inspiring Natural History Pollution

Critic reviews

"One of the most inspiring books I have ever read." (Yuval Noah Harari)

"Figueres and Rivett-Carnac dare to tell us how our response can create a better, fairer world." (Naomi Klein)

"Inspirational, compassionate and clear. The time to read this is now." (Mark Ruffalo)
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All my friends and family are going to get copies for Christmas, and I'm going to listen again tomorrow. It is clear, positive and practical on the huge challenge to our collective existence that should be top of our priorities to face.

Best book I have read all year

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It gives back the hope which is necessary for us to achieve a better future.

Most inspiring book I've read

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In the midst of a climate emergency thisnis essential reading. Well delivered, gives clear points on what we can do individually and gives hope.

Must read

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This book is essential reading/listening for everyone. The authors deliver their words with a sense of purpose and engagement throughout. This is not somebody else’s problem - it is all of our problem - and this book gives insight and direction for how to tackle that problem collectively.

Read, listen and share with your friends and family, but also with those who are less engaged or more pessimistic about our future. It is not too late. We cannot rely on others or innovation to solve all of our problems “belief in innovation is no excuse for lack of a plan”. Make a plan and commit to delivering it so that you can look into the eyes of children and grandchildren to say “we did everything necessary”.

Inspiration for the optimistic (and pessimistic!)

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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.

A call to a positive future

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