How to change everything : the young human's guide to protecting the planet and each other
by Klein, Naomi, 1970-
| Print Book 2021 |
| Available at 24 Libraries 24 of 25 copies |
Summary
"[A] uniquely inclusive perspective that will inspire conviction, passion, and action." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
An empowering, engaging young readers guide to understanding and battling climate change from the expert and bestselling author of This Changes Everything and On Fire , Naomi Klein.
Warmer temperatures. Fires in the Amazon. Superstorms. These are just some of the effects of climate change that we are already experiencing.
The good news is that we can all do something about it. A movement is already underway to combat not only the environmental effects of climate change but also to fight for climate justice and make a fair and livable future possible for everyone. And young people are not just part of that movement, they are leading the way. They are showing us that this moment of danger is also a moment of great opportunity--an opportunity to change everything.
Full of empowering stories of young leaders all over the world, this information-packed book from award-winning journalist and one of the foremost voices for climate justice, Naomi Klein, offers young readers a comprehensive look at the state of the climate today and how we got here, while also providing the tools they need to join this fight to protect and reshape the planet they will inherit.
An empowering, engaging young readers guide to understanding and battling climate change from the expert and bestselling author of This Changes Everything and On Fire , Naomi Klein.
Warmer temperatures. Fires in the Amazon. Superstorms. These are just some of the effects of climate change that we are already experiencing.
The good news is that we can all do something about it. A movement is already underway to combat not only the environmental effects of climate change but also to fight for climate justice and make a fair and livable future possible for everyone. And young people are not just part of that movement, they are leading the way. They are showing us that this moment of danger is also a moment of great opportunity--an opportunity to change everything.
Full of empowering stories of young leaders all over the world, this information-packed book from award-winning journalist and one of the foremost voices for climate justice, Naomi Klein, offers young readers a comprehensive look at the state of the climate today and how we got here, while also providing the tools they need to join this fight to protect and reshape the planet they will inherit.
Contents
Introduction. At the reefWhere we are. Kids take action ; World warmers ; Climate and justice
How we got here. Burning the past, cooking the future ; The battle takes shape ; Protecting their homes and the planet
What happens next. Changing the future ; A green New Deal ; A toolkit for young activists
Conclusion. You are the third fire
Afterword. Learning from the Coronavirus pandemic ; A natural solution to the climate disaster
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Additional Information
| Subjects |
Green movement
-- Juvenile literature.
Environmentalism -- Juvenile literature. Climatic changes -- Juvenile literature. Global warming -- Juvenile literature. Nature -- Effect of human beings on -- Juvenile literature. Green movement. Environmentalism. |
| Publisher | New York :Atheneum Books for Young Readers,2021 |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Contributors |
Stefoff, Rebecca,
1951- author. |
| Audience |
Ages 10 and Up |
| Language |
English |
| Description |
320 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography Notes |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-316). |
| ISBN | 9781534474529 1534474528 9781534474536 1534474536 |
| Other | Classic View |