We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast book

We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast

Jonathan Safran Foer  

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What do Thanksgiving dinners, polio eradication, and World War II blackouts teach us about climate change?

Can we find the courage to act, not just for ourselves, but for a planet in crisis?

From history’s greatest collective actions to the quiet power of individual choices, this narrative explores how small steps can ripple into global impact.


What do Thanksgiving dinners, polio eradication, and World War II blackouts teach us about climate change?

Can we find the courage to act, not just for ourselves, but for a planet in crisis?

From history’s greatest collective actions to the quiet power of individual choices, this narrative explores how small steps can ripple into global impact.

 

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#1

Can We Harness the Collective Power of World War II to Tackle Climate Change Today?

01 Jan 1970

02:39

02:39


#2

From Turkeys to Titans: How Collective Action Shapes Our World

01 Jan 1970

02:43

02:43


#3

Can Our Dining Habits Save Us from the Brink of Climate Disaster?

01 Jan 1970

02:03

02:03


#4

Saving Earth: Reflections on Percival Lowell's Legacy and Our Climate Crisis

01 Jan 1970

03:51

03:51


#5

Can Individual Actions Really Shift the Tide in Our Climate Crisis?

01 Jan 1970

02:10

02:10


#6

From Holocaust Resilience to Climate Resolve: Heeding Al Gore's Call for Action

01 Jan 1970

02:23

02:23


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Final Recap

01 Jan 1970

02:18

02:18



About Author

Jonathan Safran Foer is a renowned American author known for his thought-provoking works that blend fiction and non-fiction. He gained significant attention with his debut novel "Everything Is Illuminated" and continued to explore complex themes in later works such as "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close." In "We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast," Foer delves into environmental issues, advocating for individual and collective action to combat climate change, emphasizing the impact of dietary choices on the planet's health. His writing is characterized by its emotional depth and engaging narratives.

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