The Climate Book

The Climate Book emphasizes the global interconnectedness of climate change, and it was written for a global audience. As a reflection of the global audience, the text incorporates contributing authors from throughout the world and from different cultural and professional backgrounds. Indigenous contributors are essential, as Indigenous individuals are disproportionately tasked with environmental preservation and restoration. They are also often more vulnerable to climate change because of their intimate relationship with the Earth and because they have been pushed into remote or harsh environments by colonizing countries. The scientists and investigative writers provide information on various governments’ practices. For instance, Thunberg provides information about Sweden’s unrecognized colonizing practices, and Seth Klein analyzes how Canada responds to emergencies. Including a diverse cast of authors in the book helps to prevent biases and gaps in perspective that might otherwise be present with a less diverse body of contributors.

The emphasis on global interconnectedness arises from the fact that climate change is a global phenomenon and is inextricably linked with global social factors, including equality, justice, and sustainability. Many of the authors identify colonialism as the root cause of these interrelated concepts.