Clearing the Air

A Hopeful Guide to Solving Climate Change — in 50 Questions and Answers

Hannah Ritchie author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Vintage Publishing

Publishing:18th Sep '25

£20.00

This title is due to be published on 18th September, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

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'We urgently need Hannah Ritchie'GUARDIAN
'Hannah Ritchie does for the environment what Hans Rosling did for health' BILL GATES

We can’t afford to delay climate action, but with all the shouting and disagreement it’s hard to know where to turn. In her new book, bestselling environmental star Hannah Ritchie answers 50 key climate questions once and for all, clearing the air so we can get on and fix things.

With so many conflicting headlines out there, it’s tough to sort fact from fiction when it comes to climate change and the solutions we need for a cleaner future.

The first piece of good news is that data scientist Hannah Ritchie is here with answers, and the steps we need to take now. Using simple, clear data, she tackles questions such as, ‘Is it too late?’, ‘Won’t we run out of minerals?’ and ‘Are we too polarised?’. The second piece of good news: the truth is way more hopeful than you might think.

We’re at a critical moment for our planet, and getting the facts straight is step one. But even more crucial is feeling hopeful about what we can do next. The third piece of good news? We already have many of the solutions we need to create a more sustainable planet for future generations.

Clearing the Air is your essential guide whenever you’re feeling lost or overwhelmed about climate change. Dive in, get informed and be part of building a better world for everyone.

PRAISE FOR NOT THE END OF THE WORLD:

'A book for anyone who finds it difficult to believe in a better future'THE TIMES
'An inspiring data-mine which gives us not only real guidance, but the most necessary ingredient of all: hope' MARGARET ATWOOD
'Shines with positivity' RUTGER BREGMAN
'Unmissable' TIM SPECTOR

This book is such a pleasure. Each question snaps another piece of the jigsaw puzzle satisfyingly into place, presenting a big picture that is vivid, accurate and hopeful. I learned so much -- TIM HARFORD, author of How To Make The World Add Up
Thank goodness for Hannah Ritchie and her clear, data-led optimism. An essential myth-busting primer on climate actions for everyone navigating the blizzard of confusing opinions and misinformation around the defining issue of our time -- GAIA VINCE, author of Nomad Century
If there were a Nobel Prize for clear thinking, Hannah Ritchie would have my vote. She doesn’t just cut through the noise — she vaporizes it. With a scientist’s rigor and a storyteller’s grace, she shows us what the data actually says about the biggest challenges of our time. Her work is essential reading for anyone who still believes facts can change minds and optimism can change the world -- RUTGER BREGMAN

ISBN: 9781784745745

Dimensions: 222mm x 138mm x 25mm

Weight: 400g

224 pages