Race for Tomorrow: A Journey Through the Front Lines of the Climate Fight by Sim

Description: Race for Tomorrow by Simon Mundy As featured on CNNs Amanpour & Company and BBC Radio 4s Start the Week with Andrew MarrOne of the Financial Times best books of 2021 FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description As featured on CNNs Amanpour & Company and BBC Radio 4s Start the Week with Andrew MarrOne of the Financial Times best books of 2021 In this compelling journey through twenty-six countries, Simon Mundy traces how the struggle to respond to the climate crisis is rapidly reshaping the modern world – shattering communities, shaking global business and propelling waves of cutting-edge innovation.Telling unforgettable human stories, meeting scientists and business tycoons, activists and political leaders, this is an account of disaster and survival, of frantic adaptation and groundbreaking innovation, of hope, and of the forces that will define our future.More praiseUrgent reading … A truly global journey SOPHY ROBERTSVivid and informed ADAM NICOLSONI took a great sense of hope RICHARD POWERSReads like a thriller MARK LYNASAn inspiring piece of work MICHAEL E. MANNUtterly unlike any book yet written in this field ANAND MAHINDRAGripping … A must-read for every concerned global citizen NANDAN NILEKANI Author Biography Simon Mundy covers environmental and sustainability issues for the Financial Times. He began his reporting career in Johannesburg, where he covered Southern Africa for the FT before a period writing on the London financial sector. He then spent seven years in Asia, heading the FT bureaux in Seoul and Mumbai - before two years travelling across six continents to research Race for Tomorrow, his first book. He was born in the UK. Review Contains a lot of really, really interesting hard science and market-based solutions, [and] some extraordinary examples of technology … Very useful indeedAndrew MarrIts a brilliant book! An optimistic, unpatronising account of what humankind CAN do to address climate changeRob Rinder, Talk RadioHe takes it down from this 30,000-foot view to people on the ground … I took a great sense of hopeRichard Powers, author of The OverstoryAn inspiring piece of work that deserves a broad audience … Read this book both to understand the urgency of climate action, and to recognise, too, the agency we still haveMichael E. Mann, author of The New Climate War[Puts] a human face on the most important story of our times. This book is eloquent and humane – a vital work of storytellingHenry Mance, author of How to Love Animals in a Human-Shaped WorldSimon Mundys vivid and informed despatches from the front line of climate change reveal not only the catastrophes imposed by global warming (which are hidden from most of us) but the best and brightest of responses to them … Dont wait. Read it now before the race is lostAdam Nicolson, author of The Sea is Not Made of WaterMundys book reads like a thrillerMark Lynas, author of Six Degrees and Our Final WarningUtterly unlike any book yet written in this field. Packed with vivid human stories, from the most desperately challenged communities to the highest levels of global business and politics, its an essential guide to how the climate crisis is transforming the modern worldAnand MahindraA gripping story of individuals, communities and societies who are grappling with the myriad challenges of climate change. A must read for every concerned global citizenNandan NilekaniA pacy, riveting global tour of our fracturing planet; completely fascinatingBen Rawlence Long Description As featured on CNNs Amanpour & Company and BBC Radio 4s Start the Week with Andrew Marr One of the Financial Times best books of 2021 In this compelling journey through twenty-six countries, Simon Mundy traces how the struggle to respond to the climate crisis is rapidly reshaping the modern world - shattering communities, shaking global business and propelling waves of cutting-edge innovation. Telling unforgettable human stories, meeting scientists and business tycoons, activists and political leaders, this is an account of disaster and survival, of frantic adaptation and groundbreaking innovation, of hope, and of the forces that will define our future. More praise Urgent reading ... A truly global journey SOPHY ROBERTS Vivid and informed ADAM NICOLSON I took a great sense of hope RICHARD POWERS Reads like a thriller MARK LYNAS An inspiring piece of work MICHAEL E. MANN Utterly unlike any book yet written in this field ANAND MAHINDRA Gripping ... A must-read for every concerned global citizen NANDAN NILEKANI Review Quote Contains a lot of really, really interesting hard science and market-based solutions, [and] some extraordinary examples of technology ... Very useful indeed Andrew Marr Its a brilliant book! An optimistic, unpatronising account of what humankind CAN do to address climate change Rob Rinder, Talk Radio He takes it down from this 30,000-foot view to people on the ground ... I took a great sense of hope Richard Powers, author of The Overstory An inspiring piece of work that deserves a broad audience ... Read this book both to understand the urgency of climate action, and to recognise, too, the agency we still have Michael E. Mann, author of The New Climate War [Puts] a human face on the most important story of our times. This book is eloquent and humane - a vital work of storytelling Henry Mance, author of How to Love Animals in a Human-Shaped World Simon Mundys vivid and informed despatches from the front line of climate change reveal not only the catastrophes imposed by global warming (which are hidden from most of us) but the best and brightest of responses to them ... Dont wait. Read it now before the race is lost Adam Nicolson, author of The Sea is Not Made of Water Mundys book reads like a thriller Mark Lynas, author of Six Degrees and Our Final Warning Utterly unlike any book yet written in this field. Packed with vivid human stories, from the most desperately challenged communities to the highest levels of global business and politics, its an essential guide to how the climate crisis is transforming the modern world Anand Mahindra A gripping story of individuals, communities and societies who are grappling with the myriad challenges of climate change. A must read for every concerned global citizen Nandan Nilekani A pacy, riveting global tour of our fracturing planet; completely fascinating Ben Rawlence Feature * INTIMATE INSIGHT INTO THE PEOPLE LIVING IN THE MOST SEVERE THROES OF CLIMATE CHANGE. Simon has had extensive access, spending weeks in every location, from sleeping on the floor of herders huts in Mongolia and travelling with members of the Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau tribe in the Amazon, to talking to top level CEOs, national leaders and innovators about the decisions and changes they are facing. The human stories are closely told and deeply compelling. * TRULY GLOBAL SCOPE. Chapters cover: Siberia / Greenland / Nepal / Bangladesh / Lagos, Nigeria / Maldives / Soloman Islands / Venice / Germany / Cayman Islands / Philippines / India / Ethiopia / Chile / Mongolia / Brazil / USA / Israel / Australia / Saudi Arabia / China / Congo * INCREDIBLE FILM AND PHOTOGRAPHY captured by author is available in curated trailer. Strong documentary potential and is being considered by multiple producers. Competition: The Uninhabitable Earth;Values;Apocalypse Never;Net Zero;On Fire;The Future We Choose;How to Avoid a Climate Disaster;The New Climate War;There is No Planet B;Numbers Dont Lie. David Wallace Wells;Mark Carney;Naomi Klein;Bill Gates;Michael Mann;Mike Berners-Lee;Vaclav Smil;Christiana Figueres Description for Sales People As featured on CNNs Amanpour & Company and BBC Radio 4s Start the Week with Andrew Marr One of the Financial Times best books of 2021 In this compelling journey through twenty-six countries, Simon Mundy traces how the struggle to respond to the climate crisis is rapidly reshaping the modern world - shattering communities, shaking global business and propelling waves of cutting-edge innovation. Telling unforgettable human stories, meeting scientists and business tycoons, activists and political leaders, this is an account of disaster and survival, of frantic adaptation and groundbreaking innovation, of hope, and of the forces that will define our future. More praise Urgent reading ... A truly global journey SOPHY ROBERTS Vivid and informed ADAM NICOLSON I took a great sense of hope RICHARD POWERS Reads like a thriller MARK LYNAS An inspiring piece of work MICHAEL E. MANN Utterly unlike any book yet written in this field ANAND MAHINDRA Gripping ... A must-read for every concerned global citizen NANDAN NILEKANI Gold title * INTIMATE INSIGHT INTO THE PEOPLE LIVING IN THE MOST SEVERE THROES OF CLIMATE CHANGE. Simon has had extensive access, spending weeks in every location, from sleeping on the floor of herders huts in Mongolia and travelling with members of the Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau tribe in the Amazon, to talking to top level CEOs, national leaders and innovators about the decisions and changes they are facing. The human stories are closely told and deeply compelling. * TRULY GLOBAL SCOPE. Chapters cover: Siberia / Greenland / Nepal / Bangladesh / Lagos, Nigeria / Maldives / Soloman Islands / Venice / Germany / Cayman Islands / Philippines / India / Ethiopia / Chile / Mongolia / Brazil / USA / Israel / Australia / Saudi Arabia / China / Congo * INCREDIBLE FILM AND PHOTOGRAPHY captured by author is available in curated trailer. Strong documentary potential and is being considered by multiple producers. Competition: The Uninhabitable Earth;Values;Apocalypse Never;Net Zero;On Fire;The Future We Choose;How to Avoid a Climate Disaster;The New Climate War;There is No Planet B;Numbers Dont Lie. David Wallace Wells;Mark Carney;Naomi Klein;Bill Gates;Michael Mann;Mike Berners-Lee;Vaclav Smil;Christiana Figueres Details ISBN0008394334 Author Simon Mundy Year 2022 ISBN-10 0008394334 ISBN-13 9780008394332 Publication Date 2022-10-27 UK Release Date 2022-10-27 Format Paperback Imprint William Collins Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 416 Subtitle A Journey Through the Front Lines of the Climate Fight Publisher HarperCollins Publishers DEWEY 338.927 Audience General Alternative 9780008394301 AU Release Date 2023-05-14 NZ Release Date 2023-05-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160743699;

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