How Are We Going to Explain This? by Jelmer Mommers, Paperback | Indigo Chapters

A realistic and hopeful book on climate change—detailing exactly which actions make a difference and why—from a charismatic young Dutch journalist. Journalist Jelmer Mommers knows bringing up the subject of climate change is a great way to ruin a conversation. Many of us prefer to look away, resigned to an apocalyptic fate. But in this inspiring book, Mommers argues that we still have options. The impending climate crisis does not have to signify The End; there are ways we can mitigate, prevent, and even reverse the damage. Drawing on the most up-to-date climate science, Mommers describes the current state of the environment, shows how we got here, outlines possible outcomes if we do and do not act, and debunks common misconceptions—from outright denial to fatalism. He then explains what we can do individually and collectively to address the crisis: from taking trains rather than planes when traveling short distances, to ensuring we aren’t invested in fossil fuels, to using activism and our voting power to encourage governments to build renewable energy sources. This is an illuminating, urgent, and ultimately hopeful book for everyone who has been looking away. There will be future generations to whom we will have to explain ourselves, so let’s start by making better choices now. | How Are We Going to Explain This? by Jelmer Mommers, Paperback | Indigo Chapters