On the brink of a critical moment in human history, this book presents a vision of “planetary stewardship” – a rethinking of our relationship with our planet – and plots a new course for our future. 
The authors, whose work is the subject of a new Netflix documentary released in summer 2021 and narrated by Sir David Attenborough, reveal the full scale of the planetary emergency we face – but also how we can stabilize Earth’s life support system. 
The necessary change is within our power if we act now. 
In 2009, scientists identified nine planetary boundaries that keep Earth stable, ranging from biodiversity to ozone. Beyond these boundaries lurk tipping points. To stop short of these tipping points, the 2020s must see the fastest economic transition in history. 
This book demonstrates how societies are reaching positive tipping points that make this transition possible: Activism groups such as Extinction Rebellion, or schoolchildren inspired by Greta Thunberg demand political action; countries are committing to eliminating greenhouse gas emissions; and one tipping point has even already passed – the price of clean energy has dropped below that of fossil fuels. 
Inside the pages of this scientifically-led publication, world-leading climate-change experts explain the greatest crisis humanity has ever faced. Expert-authored text in an accessible style for both adults, and children ages 14+ A breakdown of the 9 planetary boundaries for relative stability on Earth, ranging from biodiversity to the ozone layer An exploration of climate “tipping points” - good and bad Stunning infographics and images visualising the problems and solutions to climate change Contains detailed and unique images of Earth produced by Globaïa, the world’s leading visualisers of human impact

Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet

Science & Math

Rockström, Johan

Gaffney, Owen

Astronomy & Space Science

An accessible summary of the planetary emergency and how to turn things around, from authors whose work is the focus of a new Netflix documentary narrated by David Attenborough. On the brink of a critical moment in human history, this book presents a vision of "planetary stewardship" - a rethinking of our relationship with our planet - and plots a new course for our future.&nbsp; The authors, whose work is the subject of a new documentary due to air on Netflix summer 2021, reveal the full scale of the planetary emergency we face - but also how we can stabilize Earth's life support system. The necessary change is within our power, if we act now.&nbsp; &nbsp; In 2009, scientists identified nine planetary boundaries that keep Earth stable, ranging from biodiversity to ozone. Beyond these boundaries lurk tipping points. In order to stop short of these tipping points, the 2020s must see the fastest economic transition in history. This book demonstrates how societies are reaching positive tipping points that make this transition possible: groups such as the schoolchildren led by Greta Thunberg demand political action; countries are committing to eliminating greenhouse gas emissions; and one tipping point has even already passed - the price of clean energy has dropped below that of fossil fuels. The story is accompanied by unique images of Earth produced by Globaïa, the world's leading visualizers of human impact.&nbsp;

Breaking Boundaries: The Science Behind our Planet

The economic operating system keeps crashing. It's time to upgrade to a new one. Five decades ago, The Limits to Growth shocked the world by showing that population and industrial growth were pushing humanity towards a cliff. Today the world recognizes that we are now at the cliff edge: Earth has crossed multiple planetary boundaries while widespread inequality is causing deep instabilities in societies. There seems to be no way out. Earth For All is both an antidote to despair and a road map to a better future. Using powerful state-of-the-art computer modeling to explore policies likely to deliver the most good for the majority of people, a leading group of scientists and economists from around the world present five extraordinary turnarounds to achieve prosperity for all within planetary limits in a single generation. Coverage includes: <ul> <li>Results of new global modeling that indicates falling well-being and rising social tensions heighten risk of regional societal collapses</li> <li>Two alternative scenarios - Too-Little-Too-Late vs The Giant Leap - and what they mean for our collective future</li> <li>Five system-shifting steps that can upend poverty and inequality, lift up marginalized people, and transform our food and energy systems by 2050</li> <li>A clear pathway to reboot our global economic system so it works for all people and the planet.</li> </ul> Written in an open, accessible, and inspirational style using clear language and high impact visuals, Earth For All is a profound vision for uncertain times and a map to a better future. This survival guide for humanity is required reading for everyone concerned about living well on a fragile planet.

Earth for All: A Survival Guide for Humanity

Business & Money

Randers, Jørgen

Stoknes, Per Espen

Ghosh, Jayati

Dixson-Declève, Sandrine

Economics

New Society Publishers

Earth For All

Club Of Rome

Gabriola Island, British Columbia, Canada : New Society Publishers, 2022

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