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We Are the Weather
288 pages, 2019
science & nature
1064 books
health & fitness
316 booksIn We Are the Weather: A Manifesto, Jonathan Safran Foer explores the central global dilemma of our time—climate change—in a surprising, deeply personal, and urgent new way.
The task of saving the planet will involve a great reckoning with ourselves—with our all-too-human reluctance to sacrifice immediate comfort for the sake of the future.
Foer reveals that we have turned our planet into a farm for growing animal products and that the consequences are catastrophic.
Jonathan Safran Foer emphasizes that climate change is not just a problem for scientists and politicians. It's a shared responsibility. We all have a role to play in saving our planet. So, let's start taking action today.
The book explores how our daily choices, especially what we eat, can have a huge impact on the environment. Foer suggests that reducing our consumption of animal products can significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions. It's time to rethink our diets.
Foer highlights the power of collective action. If we all make small changes in our lives, it can lead to big results. So, let's unite and fight climate change together.
We Are the Weather sends a clear message: we need to act now. Climate change is not a distant threat, it's happening right now. If we don't take immediate action, the consequences could be catastrophic.
Foer uses storytelling to make the complex issue of climate change more relatable. He believes that stories can inspire people to take action. So, let's use our voices to spread the word and inspire change.
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We Are the Weather is a compelling and urgent call to confront the crisis of climate change. It's a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of our planet.
Natalie Portman - Actress, FilmmakerJonathan Safran Foer's book is a thought-provoking exploration of how our everyday choices impact the climate. It's a crucial read for anyone interested in understanding and acting on the most critical issue of our time.
Bill Gates - Microsoft Co-founderWe Are the Weather is a powerful and urgent reminder that we, collectively and individually, are the solution to climate change. It's a call to action that we must not ignore.
Al Gore - Former Vice PresidentThis book is a wake-up call to the realities of climate change. But it also offers hope, showing us that we have the power to make a difference, if we act now.
Emma Watson - Actress, ActivistWe Are the Weather is a stark reminder of the urgent need to act on climate change. It's a powerful call to action that we must all heed.
Leonardo DiCaprio - Actor, Environmentalist
