Our 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 and poetry, 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 haven’t 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 haven’t yet found your role in shaping this new world or you’re not sure how we can actually get there, this book is for you. With grace, humor, and humanity, Johnson invites listeners to ask and answer this ultimate question together: What if we get it right?

On imagination, 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 Stănescu Mustafa Suleyman Jacqueline Woodson *This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF containing photographs, diagrams, and an Anti-Apocalypse mixtape. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

In a world often overshadowed by despairing narratives about the environment, this book presents an optimistic exploration of climate futures. It seeks to envision a planet where human actions align with sustainable practices, offering transformative glimpses into how we can collectively avert ecological crisis. Through compelling narratives and expert insights, readers are invited to imagine a future where we get it right.

Hopeful environmental narratives inspire transformative thinking and sustainable actions. Community-driven solutions play a pivotal role in achieving ecological balance. Individual and collective actions shape a sustainable climate future.

The book offers a refreshing perspective on climate discourse choosing to focus on positive outcomes instead of doomsday scenarios. It presents a collection of stories depicting what the world could look like if humanity embraces sustainable solutions. Each chapter takes a closer look at various aspects of society including technology governance and community initiatives demonstrating that hope and progress are possible.

Readers encounter a mosaic of potential realities where innovation drives positive change. Through expert insights and vivid storytelling the book explores how collective efforts can forge a future worth striving for. Readers are encouraged to imagine themselves as agents of change in this narrative of hope.

By blending scientific research with imaginative storytelling the book provides a roadmap for readers to actively engage in shaping a sustainable future. The possibilities are not just speculative but grounded in practical approaches and actions. The engaging narratives challenge readers to reframe their understanding of climate action and recognize the power of their everyday decisions.

It's a call to action that empowers individuals and communities alike.

Unlike typical climate literature this book thrives on optimism proposing tangible solutions rather than focusing on fear It demonstrates that positive change is not only possible but already underway in diverse communities worldwide. By combining expert analysis with compelling storytelling the book bridges the gap between scientific data and relatable narratives This method allows readers to connect more personally with the climate conversation. The inclusive approach ensures that community-driven ideas are highlighted celebrating the power of grassroots movements and local initiatives It emphasizes that everyone has a role to play in creating a sustainable future.