Across the planet,the futures of young people hang in the balance as they face the harsh realities of the environmental crisis. Isn't it time we made their voices heard
The Children of the Anthropocene,by conservationist and activist Bella Lack,chronicles the lives of the diverse young people on the frontlines of the environmental crisis around the world,amplifying the voices of those living at the heart of the crisis.
Advocating for the protection of both people and the planet,Bella restores the beating heart to global environmental issues,from air pollution to deforestation and overconsumption,by telling the stories of those most directly affected. Transporting us from the humming bounty of Ecuador's Choco Rainforest and the graceful arcs of the Himalayan Mountains,to the windswept plains and vibrant vistas of life in Altiplano,Bella speaks to young activists from around the world including Dara McAnulty,Afroz Shah and Artemisa Xakriaba,and brings the crisis vividly to life.
It's time we passed the mic and listened to different perspectives. Bella's manifestos for change will inspire and mobilize you to rediscover the wonders and wilds of nature and,ultimately,change the way you think about our planet in crisis. This is your chance to hear the urgent stories of an endangered species too often overlooked: the children of the Anthropocene.
Publisher: Penguin Books LtdISBN: 9780241501085Number of pages: 272Weight: 191 gDimensions: 198 x 129 x 17 mm
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'Bella is one of the most inspiring people I've ever met. She has an eloquence and lucidity that is timeless,partnered with a powerful combination of positivity and belief. Bella and her fellow young voices are the best chance our planet has. I've seen Bella bring a theatre full of academics and conservationists to tears,and then to their feet. This young woman has an oratory gift that any storyteller would kill for,and a passion and energy that is infectious and dazzling. Bella believes she can change the world,and I believe her. The Children of the Anthropocene is a remarkable and important book'- Steve Backshall,naturalist,broadcaster,and author
'From the Amazon rainforests to the beaches of Mumbai,the city streets of the US and the farms of Europe,Bella Lack hears from young people at the sharp end of the environmental crisis who are challenging the economic and political system that has led us to where we are now,with a deeply damaged world and facing a climate and ecological catastrophe. This book is so much more than a record of what's gone wrong,it's an inspirational manifesto for change. As a passionate campaigner herself,Bella is the perfect guide'- Caroline Lucas,former leader of The Green Party
'A visionary statement for the future,from a brilliant young person who hopes the planet will be there to enjoy it. Pragmatic,positive & beautifully written'- Ben Macdonald,award-winning conservation writer,wildlife TV producer and naturalist
'Astute,erudite and crystalline,Bella writes with visionary clarity and passion. It was a pleasure to be interviewed by Bella for The Children of the Anthropocene,she questions everything with intelligence,grace and humour. It's a wonderful book'- Dara McAnulty,award-winning author of Diary of a Young Naturalist
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