Why Climate Breakdown Matters
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Climate change and the destruction of the earth is the most urgent issue of our time. We are hurtling towards the end of civilisation as we know it. With an unflinching honest approach, Rupert Read asks us to face up to the fate of the planet. This is a book for anyone who wants their philosophy to deal with reality and their climate concern to be more than a displacement activity.
As people come together to mourn the loss of the planet, we have the opportunity to create a grounded, hopeful response. This meaningful hopefulness looks to the new communities created around climate activism. Together, our collective mourning enables us to become human in ways previously unknown.
Why Climate Breakdown Matters is a practical guide on how to be a radical, responsible climate activist.
Rupert Read
Rupert is co-director of the Climate Majority Project and Emeritus Professor at the University of East Anglia. A philosopher and activist, he has long urged society to face the reality of the planetary emergency and act accordingly. Since leaving academia in 2023, he has focused fully on climate work, building a strong public presence online. Frequently featured by the BBC and The Guardian, he has spoken at global events including the World Economic Forum. His books have reached readers worldwide.
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