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The Future We Choose
- Surviving the Climate Crisis
- Narrated by: Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac
- Length: 4 hrs and 48 mins
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Publisher's Summary
A cautionary but optimistic book about the world’s changing climate and the fate of humanity, from Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac—who led negotiations for the United Nations during the historic Paris Agreement of 2015.
The authors outline two possible scenarios for our planet. In one, they describe what life on Earth will be like by 2050 if we fail to meet the Paris Agreement’s climate targets. In the other, they lay out what it will be like to live in a regenerative world that has net-zero emissions. They argue for confronting the climate crisis head-on, with determination and optimism. The Future We Choose presents our options and tells us what governments, corporations, and each of us can, and must, do to fend off disaster.
What the critics say
"Tom Rivett-Carnac, have penned a book that shepherds climate activism from changing mental states to changing the world...the authors recommend a mindset for climate activism that rests on three attitudes: radical optimism, endless abundance and radical regeneration."—Forbes
"Inspiring... A practically minded manifesto for personal action in the face of climate change."—Kirkus Reviews
“The Paris Agreement was a landmark for humankind. In this timely and important book, two of the principal creators of that agreement show us why and how we can now realize its promise. I hope it is widely read and acted on.”—Jane Goodall, author of In the Shadow of Man
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- Wayne Gooch
- 2020-04-16
This is something that should be listened to by decision makers globally
In light of the current Pandemic and the shutdown of the world’s economies. Any of the suggested solutions offered at the end of the book could be used by leaders around the world to restart their economies and Kickstart a renewables revolution. We should not return to business as usual. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone.
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- Rufus of Sol
- 2020-03-04
Mandatory for Humanity
I would love to say this book is a mandatory listen for all humanity, and in fact it is. However, while the book touches on many topics we all should think seriously about, its presentation seems too elitist to truly reach out and capture the attention and concerns of the people it needs to address. Despite this point, the books brevity makes it a hopeful starting point.
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- Adrian Guerrero
- 2021-03-24
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A few too many stories about imaginating a green future. I was hoping for statistics.
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- Babs
- 2020-12-21
The importance of respect for nature
As much as we ought to be careful about the way we deal with the planet we live on, listening to this book was an unpleasant experience. Some parts are very true, some are refreshing. Being told how to vote is beyond the acceptable. Without the patronising tone this book would be superb.
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- Joshua Groh
- 2020-06-08
Exceptionally Inspiring
I sincerely enjoyed listening to this book and am planning on buying a paper copy. It provides a clear, data-driven history of where we’re at as a planet and lays out an inspiring roadmap of where we need to go from here to ameliorate our environmental woes. Well done.
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- Lynne W Twist
- 2023-09-25
Absolutely essential book and message
The most important book of our time. Please buy it, read it , listen to it , share it. Truly gamechanging !
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- Catalina
- 2023-07-20
Life changing
It’s a must read! It really changed my life. It’s a book that gives you hope and the actions we need to take NOW! Please read
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- Phatso420
- 2022-02-10
Let's have an uncomfortable conversation
Mind bending. Not planning on my usual air travel. There are so many things within driving distance I am super interested in.
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- Leandro Lopes
- 2022-01-06
A contagious frame of mind that led to collective wisdom
The authors in this book present two contrasting narrative styles: one chapter fearful and alarmist, and the next hopeful. The friction between these two chapters works well to underline a key point that we are still inside the window of time in which we have relative agency over the climate.
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- Renee
- 2021-12-07
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amazing book !!! used this for a class and it was a great read learned so much!
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- Judith
- 2021-09-07
Must Read/Listen
I wasn't expecting to be uplfited, to find this book to be so helpful in so many ways.
I haven't even finished listening.... however I have listened to Chapter 5 on Stubborn Optimism at
least 3 times. I have listened to Chapter 3, "The World We Must Create", at least twice.
I am looking forward to driving to listen to more. If you care about our planet this book inspires and
offers some very useful tools for being with our climate challenges.
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