As featured on CNNs Amanpour & Company and BBC Radio 4s Start the Week with Andrew Marr
One of the Financial Times best books of 2021
In this extraordinary journey through twenty-six countries, Simon Mundy meets the people on the front lines of the climate crisis, showing how the struggle to respond is already reshaping the modern world shattering communities, shaking up global business, and propelling a groundbreaking wave of cutting-edge innovation.
HOW is Chinas green energy push driving a hazardous mining rush in Congo?
WHY is a maverick scientist building a home for engineered mammoths in northeast Siberia?
CAN an Israeli fake meat startup make a fortune while helping to save the Amazon?
WILL Greenlands melting sea ice put its people at the centre of a global power struggle?
WHO are the entrepreneurs chasing breakthroughs in fusion power, electric cars, and technology to suck carbon from the atmosphere?
As the impacts of climate change cascade across the planet and the global economy, who is battling to survive the worst impacts and who is chasing the most lucrative rewards?
Telling unforgettable human stories from six continents, this is an account of disaster, of promise, of frantic adaptation and relentless innovation, of hope, of survival, and of the forces that will define our future.
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Vivid and informed ADAM NICOLSON
I took a great sense of hope RICHARD POWERS
Reads like a thriller MARK LYNAS
An inspiring piece of work that deserves a broad audience MICHAEL E. MANN
Utterly unlike any book yet written in this field ANAND MAHINDRA
Gripping A must-read for every concerned global citizen NANDAN NILEKANI
**Embark on a Global Journey Through the Climate Crisis with Simon Mundy's "Race for Tomorrow"** Dive deep into the heart of the climate crisis with "Race for Tomorrow: Survival, Innovation and Profit on the Front Lines of the Climate Crisis," a compelling and insightful book by acclaimed Financial Times journalist Simon Mundy. This meticulously researched and vividly written work takes you on an extraordinary journey across twenty-six countries, introducing you to the individuals and communities grappling with the immediate and far-reaching impacts of a changing planet. More than just a catalogue of environmental woes, "Race for Tomorrow" is a story of human ingenuity, resilience, and the burgeoning race to adapt, innovate, and even profit amidst the unfolding climate crisis. Mundy masterfully weaves together personal narratives, scientific insights, and economic analysis to paint a comprehensive picture of our present and potential future. **Uncover the Human Stories Behind the Headlines:** Forget abstract statistics and dire predictions. Mundy brings the climate crisis to life through the experiences of real people. Witness firsthand the challenges faced by: * **Communities Shattered by Environmental Change:** Understand the displacement, hardship, and cultural loss experienced by those living on the front lines of rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and resource scarcity. * **Businesses Shaken Up by Global Warming:** Explore how climate change is disrupting traditional industries, forcing companies to adapt their practices, and creating new opportunities for sustainable business models. * **Innovators Driving Cutting-Edge Solutions:** Meet the scientists, entrepreneurs, and engineers developing groundbreaking technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, sustainable agriculture, and climate adaptation. **Explore Critical Questions Shaping Our Future:** "Race for Tomorrow" doesn't shy away from asking the tough questions: * **The Green Energy Paradox:** How can the pursuit of clean energy lead to unintended consequences, such as environmentally damaging mining practices in resource-rich regions like the Congo? * **The Ethics of Geoengineering:** Is resurrecting extinct species, like the mammoth, a viable solution to combat climate change, or a dangerous distraction from addressing the root causes? * **The Promise of Sustainable Food:** Can innovative food technologies, like Israeli fake meat startups, contribute to saving critical ecosystems like the Amazon rainforest? * **The Geopolitics of Climate Change:** How is the melting Arctic landscape, particularly in Greenland, reshaping global power dynamics and creating new strategic challenges? * **The Pursuit of Breakthrough Technologies:** What progress is being made in areas like fusion power, electric vehicle development, and carbon removal technologies, and can these innovations be scaled up quickly enough to make a difference? **A Book Endorsed by Leading Voices:** "Race for Tomorrow" has garnered widespread acclaim from experts across various fields. Reviewers have praised Mundy's ability to: * Bring complex issues to life through compelling storytelling. * Offer a balanced perspective, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities presented by the climate crisis. * Provide a sense of hope and inspiration in the face of seemingly insurmountable problems. The book has been lauded as "Vivid and informed" by Adam Nicolson, given Richard Powers "a great sense of hope", and compared to a "thriller" by Mark Lynas. According to Michael E. Mann the work deserves "a broad audience". **Why You Should Read "Race for Tomorrow":** "Race for Tomorrow" is not just another book about climate change; it's an essential guide to understanding the forces that are shaping our world. Whether you're a student, a business leader, a policymaker, or simply a concerned citizen, this book will provide you with the knowledge and insights you need to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the climate crisis. Order your hardcover copy today and join the conversation about how we can build a more sustainable and resilient future. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of the climate crisis and the critical role that survival, innovation, and yes, even profit, will play in determining our collective fate.
