I'm a Climate Optimist: An Easy Guide to Lead a Sustainable Life
Ever found yourself stuck when someone asks what you can actually do about climate change? This guide offers concrete answers. It spans the full spectrum of modern living, from what we eat and wear to how we travel, shop, and work. Industry professionals weigh in throughout, grounding abstract concepts in real-world context. The trouble with most climate discussions is they're wrapped in impenetrable jargon. Terms like 'carbon neutral' and 'net-zero' get thrown around without explanation, leaving ordinary people confused and paralysed. This book strips away the technical noise and translates complex ideas into language anyone can grasp. The focus remains firmly practical: understanding the problem comes first, then deciding what to change. By shifting our purchasing choices and consumption patterns, we move closer to the targets laid out in the Paris Agreement. The book equips you with the knowledge to make genuinely thoughtful decisions, whether at home, in the office, or out in the world. It's about recognising that small, deliberate actions accumulate. As a carbon-neutral publication itself, this guide practises what it preaches, offering a rare combination of accessible wisdom and genuine environmental commitment.
- Author: Aakash Ranison
- Publisher: Penguin eBury Press
- Genre: Home Improvement
- ISBN: 978-0143460428
- Pages: 528 pages