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The Future We Choose

Surviving the Climate Crisis

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The Future We Choose

By: Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac
Narrated by: Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac
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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

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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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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.

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

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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 ❤❤❤

A book to bring about stubborn optimism!

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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.

Really useful pieces of the story

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

essential reading for change

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

So good I have listened to it twice

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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.

The most actionable playbook on climate change

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This is an inspirational and motivational book for anyone who cares about our continued existence and survival on Earth.

Essential listening for all

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

inspirational

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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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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

strong advice for an existential threat

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