First published 2020
Climate scientists, activists, farmers, lawyers, and artists examine how feminine leadership can transform the environmental movement. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson curates voices from dozens of women working across the United States who bring compassion, creativity, and collaboration to climate solutions. The contributors span generations and backgrounds, from Indigenous activists to policy experts to journalists. They argue that women remain underrepresented in climate discussions despite being essential agents of change. The collection mixes analytical essays with poetry and art to present both scientific insights and emotional responses to environmental crisis. These writers and artists offer concrete ideas for rapidly reshaping society while providing guidance for maintaining hope. The book celebrates visionaries who demonstrate that effective climate action requires diverse perspectives and collaborative approaches rather than traditional top-down leadership models.
Genres: environment, non-fiction, 21st-century, climate-change, activism
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: diverse-perspectives, found-family
Setting: United States
Period: 21st-century
419 pages · Hardcover · One World