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Youth voices navigating environmental crisis tales.
"The Children of the Anthropocene" might resonate deeply if you're passionate about environmental activism, especially from the youth perspective. Bella Lack has woven a narrative that's not just informative but also emotionally engaging, giving a platform to young activists whose lives are intertwined with the planet's fragile ecosystems. Reading this could be a transformative experience, broadening your understanding of the crisis through personal stories that inspire and provoke action.
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ISBN: 9780241501085
Authors:
Bella Lack
Publisher: Penguin Life
Date of Publication: 2022-06-30
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.23
(rated by 93 readers)
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Across the planet, the futures of young people hang in the balance as they face the harsh realities of the environmental crisis. This urgent book chronicles the lives of the diverse young people on the frontlines of the environmental crisis around the world, amplifying the stories 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 Xakriabá and vividly brings the crisis to life. Bella's manifestos for change will inspire you to rediscover the wonders and wilds of nature, listen to different perspectives, 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 the children of the Anthropocene.
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Youth voices navigating environmental crisis tales.
"The Children of the Anthropocene" might resonate deeply if you're passionate about environmental activism, especially from the youth perspective. Bella Lack has woven a narrative that's not just informative but also emotionally engaging, giving a platform to young activists whose lives are intertwined with the planet's fragile ecosystems. Reading this could be a transformative experience, broadening your understanding of the crisis through personal stories that inspire and provoke action.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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