CLIMATE CHAMPIONS

Fifteen women, each in her own way an environmental advocate, set examples for those interested in climate science and justice.

Climate change is a crisis that the individuals profiled in this book tackle head-on with urgency and hope. As Sarah assures readers in her introduction, there is still time for us to make necessary changes. The book is organized into three sections: “Challenge the System,” “Hold Fast to Science,” and “Take a Stand for Justice,” with miniprofiles of additional trailblazers as well as helpful contextual information (e.g., “What Does a Conservation Biologist Do?”) appearing in text boxes. Taken together, the chapters demonstrate the breadth of ways to get involved, no matter one’s age or professional background. Many of the subjects—including Wanjiku Gatheru, a young Rhodes Scholar and the daughter of Kenyan immigrants to the U.S.; Trimita Chakma, an Indigenous woman from Bangladesh who is a feminist advocate for grassroots organizations; and Tori Tsui, a documentary filmmaker from New Zealand and Hong Kong who is an activist for diverse representation—point out that those in the Global South who are most affected by climate change also have the least to do with creating these problems. Each subject’s social media handles are included, and terms such as eco anxiety, environmental justice, climate resilience, and intersectional environmentalism are explained in context. This compact and useful resource effectively highlights critical voices.

An inspiring collective biography that is also an empowering call to action.