A Guide to Climate Optimism and Environmental Sustainability
"Climate Optimism is an essential read with a beautiful reminder that hope is a much more sustainable motivator than doom and gloom ever could be." -Leah Thomas, founder of Intersectional Environmentalist
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Zahra Biabini, a climate activist with a creative twist, created this guide to help readers learn how to stay optimistic in the face of the climate crisis. Doing good things can make a change to developing environmental sustainability!
Change the way you think about the future. The fate of humanity can be daunting, but we don't need to live in that space. First, we need to change our attitude in order to implement nature-based-solutions to deal with climate change. Good news: there are environmental trends and examples to change the way you think about how we can protect the planet.
Get to know Zahra Biabani, a climate activist, influencer, CEO, and writer. Zahra focuses on climate hope, optimism, humor, and doing good things. After unexpectedly establishing a career as an online sustainability educator and influencer her junior year at Vanderbilt University, Zahra decided to jump head first into the waters of entrepreneurship and authorship. Climate Optimism is her way to spread hope in the world.
Inside, you'll find:
- Real stories on environmental sustainability in other countries that are working
- A mix of unique solutions and practical advice on how to face the climate change
- Good news on how to change the way you think and feel about the climate crisis
If you're looking for a sustainable living book or books for activists centered on environmentalism like A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety, The Intersectional Environmentalist, or Sustainable Badass, you'll love Climate Optimism.
Industry Reviews
"Climate Optimism is an essential read with a beautiful reminder that hope is a much more sustainable motivator than doom and gloom ever could be. Zahra effectively explores the nuances and psychology of optimism, while grounding readers in an understanding of real, impactful, on-the-ground climate action that they can be a part of." -Leah Thomas, founder of Intersectional Environmentalist
"I don't know if we're going to be able to overcome the climate crisis-but I know that if we succumb to nihilism we have no chance. There's a good kick in the pants in these pages!" -Bill McKibben, author The Flag, the Cross and the Station Wagon
"There are no rose-colored glasses here. Zahra does not ignore that climate change will cause great suffering. But rather than flounder in fear, she shares a guiding light. There can be abundance, circularity, and sustainability. The world can work better than it ever has with humans present. This book is filled with a fantastic balance of history, culture, hope, and tactical advice for what to do. If you want to be part of the solution, this book is for you." -Kip Pastor, founder and CEO of Pique Action
"What's the point of pessimism? In this intensely researched and fascinating book, Zahra proves that optimism is the attitude that changes the world. The stories in Climate Optimism lifted my heart, and the insights I will use for years to come. For decades I've been a proud climate optimist myself-it's the foundation of my work and genuinely saved my own life. Read this book for the (renewable) fuel for our work ahead." -Solitaire Townsend, cofounder of global change agency Futerra and author of The Solutionists: How Business Can Fix The Future