What If We Get It Right?: Visions of Climate Futures by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson

Description: What If We Get It Right? by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • "With a thoughtfully curated series of essays, poetry, and conversations, the brilliant scientist and climate expert Ayana Elizabeth Johnson has assembled a group of dynamic people who are willing to imagine what seems impossible, and articulate those visions with enthusiastic clarity."—Roxane GayOur climate future is not yet written. What if we act as if we love the future?Sometimes the bravest thing we can do while facing an existential crisis is imagine life on the other side. This provocative and joyous book maps an inspiring landscape of possible climate futures.Through clear-eyed essays and vibrant conversations, infused with data, poetry, and art, Ayana Elizabeth Johnson guides us through solutions and possibilities at the nexus of science, policy, culture, and justice. Visionary farmers and financiers, architects and advocates, help us conjure a flourishing future, one worth the effort it will take—from every one of us, with whatever we have to offer—to create.If you havent yet been able to picture a transformed and replenished world—or to see yourself, your loved ones, and your community in it—this book is for you. If you havent yet found your role in shaping this new world or youre not sure how we can actually get there, this book is for you.With grace, humor, and humanity, Johnson invites readers to ask and answer this ultimate question together: What if we get it right?On possibility and transformation with:Paola Antonelli • Xiye Bastida • Jade Begay • Wendell Berry • Régine Clément • Steve Connell • Erica Deeman • Abigail Dillen • Brian Donahue • Jean Flemma • Kelly Sims Gallagher • Rhiana Gunn-Wright • Olalekan Jeyifous • Corley Kenna • Bryan C. Lee Jr. • Franklin Leonard • Adam McKay • Bill McKibben • Kate Marvel • Samantha Montano • Kate Orff • Leah Penniman • Marge Piercy • Colette Pichon Battle • Kendra Pierre-Louis • Judith D. Schwartz • Jigar Shah • Ayisha Siddiqa • Bren Smith • Oana Stnescu • Mustafa Suleyman • Jacqueline Woodson FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is a marine biologist, policy expert, writer, and Brooklyn native. She co-founded and leads Urban Ocean Lab, a think tank for the future of coastal cities, and is the Roux Distinguished Scholar at Bowdoin College. Dr. Johnson co-edited the bestselling climate anthology All We Can Save, co-created and co-hosted the Spotify/Gimlet podcast How to Save a Planet, and co-authored the Blue New Deal, a roadmap for including the ocean in climate policy. She serves on the board of directors for Patagonia and GreenWave, and on the advisory board of Environmental Voter Project. Above all: She is in love with climate solutions. Review "With a thoughtfully curated series of essays, poetry, and conversations, Johnson has assembled a group of dynamic people who are willing to imagine what seems impossible, and articulate those visions with enthusiastic clarity. The problem of climate change is a significant one, but What If We Get It Right? reminds us that with passion and ingenuity, there is so much we can accomplish."—Roxane Gay"This book had me at its title. Through a collection of thoughtful essays and interviews, Johnson explores the possibility of getting it right with a visionary group of environmental leaders, activists and other big thinkers working on the front lines. Johnson, who has become a prominent voice on climate solutions, reminds us that there is also joy in working toward a future where we can all thrive."—Los Angeles Times "This is the book weve been waiting for—a brilliant mix of creativity and wisdom that feels like were eavesdropping on intimate conversations with the worlds most brilliant change-makers. In What If We Get It Right?, Johnson weaves together art, poetry, and expert interviews into a deeply human exploration of the interconnected challenges we face. The result is a vision of a future filled with joy and possibility, where fixing one problem helps us solve many more."—Katharine Hayhoe, climate scientist, author, and UN Champion of the Earth"An optimistic bent and eager embrace of solutions . . . these conversations are as much about getting it right as they are about what we are currently getting wrong. Johnson is a top-notch interviewer, and her guests are insightful and candid."—Scientific American"An entirely credible (and entirely enchanting) voice . . . Ayana Johnson is no Pollyanna. Shes a hard-nosed and extremely competent scientist who has not shied for a minute from facing the hard truths."—Bill McKibben"Rigorous, elucidating, and hopeful in the most catalytic sense, this volume will stiffen your political will and open your mind and heart. It could arrive at no better moment."—Rebecca Traister, bestselling author and writer for New York magazine "I believe that this is a book that the young among us have been waiting for. It is certainly the reset that we as societies and as elders owe to coming generations of humanity—and to our magnificent natural world."—Krista Tippett, Peabody Award-winning broadcaster, a National Humanities Medalist, and a New York Times bestselling author "The climate crisis is terrifying, but also exhilarating—exhilarating because spectacular new ideas, approaches, and values are arising to address the terrifying stuff . . . Ayana Elizabeth Johnsons fantastic new anthology lets you listen to dozens of them."—Rebecca Solnit, author, feminist, environmentalist "Critically, What If We Get It Right? reminds us of the most important solution of all: protecting and restoring nature, the magic of photosynthesis and water cycle. If you need a kick in the pants to roll up your sleeves on climate solutions, this book is for you."—Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia"If you are enamored with possibility, as I am, let the perspectives gathered in these pages fill you up and propel you on. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson has prepared a genuine feast for us. Savor every what if for our shared future."—Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson, co-editor of All We Can Save and lead writer of Drawdown Details ISBN0593229363 Author Ayana Elizabeth Johnson Short Title What If We Get It Right? Language English ISBN-10 0593229363 ISBN-13 9780593229361 Format Hardcover Publisher Random House USA Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Subtitle Visions of Climate Futures Year 2024 AU Release Date 2024-01-09 NZ Release Date 2024-01-09 UK Release Date 2024-01-09 Audience General Illustrations 11 ILLUSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT; 16-PP COLOR PHOTO INSERT Publication Date 2024-09-17 US Release Date 2024-09-17 Pages 496 DEWEY 363.706 Imprint Random House Inc We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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