Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World

Katharine Hayhoe, a United Nations Champion of the Earth, climate scientist, and evangelical Christian, offers an optimistic view on why collective action is still possible to save our future in her nationally bestselling book "Saving Us." She argues that we need to find shared values to connect our unique identities to collective action and that small conversations can have astonishing results.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2022
Publisher: Simon & Schuster

The renowned climate scientist, United Nations Champion of the Earth, and evangelical Christian Katharine Hayhoe revolutionizes the conversation on our collective future in this highly acclaimed and nationally bestselling book. Titled "An Optimistic View on Why Collective Action Is Still Possible—and How It Can Be Realized," it has garnered widespread recognition and praise from esteemed publications such as The New York Times.

Katharine Hayhoe, hailed as "one of the nation's most effective communicators on climate change" by The New York Times, possesses a unique ability to navigate the complex and multifaceted debate surrounding our changing planet. Hailing from Canada but residing in Texas, she adeptly bridges the gaps between skepticism towards data, indifference to imminent threats, and resistance to proposed solutions. Over the past fifteen years, Hayhoe has discovered that the most crucial action we can take to address climate change is to initiate and engage in meaningful conversations about it.

In her groundbreaking book, Saving Us, Hayhoe compellingly argues that while facts play a vital role in influencing hearts and minds, they are not the sole determinant. We must seek common values that unite our diverse identities and foster a sense of collective action. This book departs from traditional doomsday narratives, offering a multidimensional exploration of science, faith, and human psychology. Drawing upon interdisciplinary research and personal anecdotes, Hayhoe showcases the remarkable impact of small conversations, demonstrating how they can yield astonishing outcomes.

Through Saving Us, Hayhoe equips readers with the essential tools to initiate dialogues with their loved ones, fostering a collective commitment to drive positive change. By embracing the power of communication and understanding, we can work together to create a more sustainable and resilient future for generations to come.

Weight: 247g
Dimension: 213 x 140 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781982143848