Climate Optimism: Celebrating Systemic Change Around the World (Environmental Sustainability, Doing Good Things, Book for Activists)

A refreshing read that will leave you with the tools and positive mindset needed to take your first steps into climate action. I was particularly impressed with the global case studies in part 3 - these stories are usually untold, but Biabani did an excellent job expanding the discussion to center international perspectives. A great gift for your teen as you start to have the climate change conversation or for policy makers seeking to replicate “earth wins” in their constituencies.

A thoughtful, provocative read…This book is about celebrating systemic change around the world- celebrating the critical message that although at times we have daunting tasks before us to improve our world, we continue to make positive strides toward many goals and endeavors.Zahra points out very poignantly how far we have reached - 80 years ago, a million years ago… with the strides to improve poverty levels, global economies, medical endeavors, our way of living, etc. She points out that social movements have paved the way to our improvements, in magnificent strides.The task of managing disinformation… protecting ourselves during the pandemic, etc. —all are thought-provoking subjects that need to be investigated and disseminated. She moves in and out of these points fluidly and candidly.Keep up the great work, Zahra Biabani! This generation is our greatest hope for the future!

This book is a terrific, extremely well-researched, review of some of what has already been done in defense of the Earth, as of the publication date. It looks at legislative changes, court decisions, and market changes, and changes around the world. All excellent.But when she gets to What You Can Do, she switches from the very specific to extreme generalities with no specific guidelines, and only about four pages. It was very disappointing.

Zahra shares a unique and refreshing perspective on the climate crisis that is rarely seen in today's media. Her book provides the encouragement and hope that is necessary to fuel current and future climate activists in continuing to advocate for the environment. Climate Optimism certainly succeeds in leaving you feeling optimistic about climate change and excited to make the world a better place.

Loved it! Biabani is a great author and wrote a compelling and moving book discussing intricate dynamics within the climate movement.

An uplifting, thorough, and memorable book that should be required reading! Definitely instills a sense of hope while maintaining the reality that there’s still much to do.

This book is AMAZING! So many people struggle with ecoanciety due to climate doomism and hopelessness on the internet, so it’s nice to have a book to combat that! I truly feel inspired to continue fighting for a better future. If you’re looking for a good read that’ll lift your spirits, Climate Optimism is a must read!

Anyone who faces eco-anxiety or just general fear for the state of our planet, you need to read this book!Zahra's reasons for optimism are throughly backed up by facts. She goes into history and science to prove that we still have a chance to heal our planet, and provides ways that you can really be involved in moving the needle.After reading, I purchased for my two daughters who would benefit from a dose of this research based optimism.Highly recommend.