First published 2026
Climate action feels urgent yet paralyzed by endless debate and confusion. Data scientist Hannah Ritchie cuts through the noise by addressing 50 critical climate questions with straightforward evidence. She examines whether we've missed our chance to act, if mineral shortages will block green technology, and whether political divisions make progress impossible. Ritchie builds her case on accessible data rather than rhetoric or fear. Her analysis reveals reasons for optimism that contradict popular doom narratives. The book argues we stand at a pivotal moment where accurate information must guide our next steps. Ritchie demonstrates that many solutions already exist to build a sustainable future. Readers gain both clarity on complex climate issues and confidence in our collective ability to address them effectively.
Genres: popular-science, social-issues, non-fiction, 21st-century, environmental-science, current-affairs
Vibes: accessible, clarifying, evidence-based, optimistic, thought-provoking, urgent
Tropes: data-driven-narrative, myth-busting, problem-solution
Period: 21st century
296 pages · Hardcover · The MIT Press