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What Climate Justice Means and Why We Should Care
- Narrated by: Lucinda Roberts
- Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins
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Summary
We owe it to our fellow humans – and other species – to save them from the catastrophic harm caused by climate change.
Philosopher Elizabeth Cripps approaches climate justice not just as an abstract idea but as something that should motivate us all. Using clear reasoning and poignant examples, starting from irrefutable science and uncontroversial moral rules, she explores our obligations to each other and to the non-human world, unravels the legacy of colonialism and entrenched racism, and makes the case for immediate action.
The second half of the book looks at solutions. Who should pay the bill for climate action? Who must have a say? How can we hold multinational companies, organisations – even nations – to account? Cripps argues powerfully that climate justice goes beyond political polarization. Climate activism is a moral duty, not a political choice.
Critic reviews
"Insightful and timely...'climate justice' is essential if we are to deal with climate change. Compelling." (Professor Mark Maslin, author of How to Save Our Planet)
"The iron law of global warming is: the less you did to cause it, the sooner and harder you suffer its effects. As this book makes clear, that raises very deep questions about justice, which we will be grappling with for the foreseeable future. If you read this, you'll have a good headstart on a crucial debate." (Bill McKibben, author of Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?)
"An essential primer. Elizabeth Cripps deftly explains the complexity of wicked problems without ever losing sight of the fundamental truth that, before it is a technical or political issue, climate injustice is a moral one." (Professor David Farrier, chair in literature and the environment, University of Edinburgh)
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- Anonymous User
- 08-08-23
Informative and inspiring
Really good book, really helpful background to having conversations with others on climate and why acting on climate is so important, for us all! highly recommended!
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- Anonymous User
- 14-05-22
A real good listen
I really enjoyed this very informative book , really gets you thinking about how you can help
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- Rebbarron
- 24-03-22
messages we all need to hear
I came across this book whilst researching for my own book that addresses sustainability in projects. Listening to the audio sample, I immediately appreciated the first class reading quality from Lucinda Roberts and thought I could happily spend 4 and a half hours listening to that voice. She could read the phone book... please give her more audio books to read!
The content of the book that talks about climate justice is just as wonderful. Elizabeth Cripps' writing is clear and to the point. There are some helpful examples that help to introduce and make the points. Storytelling is a good way to do this, but she doesn't get bogged down in the stories and doesn't use excessive statistical evidence. Points are simply made and, because of this, the points are given punch, purpose and poignancy (clever use here of words starting with 'p'! :-) ).
Climate justice is clearly explained in terms of what it is and what it needs to achieve. Unlike some other works, Elizabeth Cripps provides thoughts about 'what next' - what can/should/must we do to make a difference. Again, these are simply stated, clear and, importantly, achievable for everyone to take a part. I particularly like the way she suggests who should be accountable for leading (and paying for) climate justice. It gives a clear manifesto for addressing climate justice that we, as a society and as individuals, can participate in and feel proud that we have done so. The time for this book is now.
Ms. Cripps (and Ms. Roberts) applause from me, please take a bow.
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