Knowledge is power. Get informed and choose action overdespair.

Everythingyou need to know about the earth and the life it supports - right now. From thechallenges we face with global environmental, health, poverty, equality,technological, political and justice issues to the pioneering places and peoplemaking a difference to our future.

Includes40 simple ways to support change!

'While the hour is late, the future remains ours to make.This hugely enjoyable book is a powerful introduction to the way things are andthe way things can be. Keep it by your bed.' Tim Smit, co-founder The EdenProject

'This book gives you all the information anyone could wantabout the state of the world and how to save it. Michael Norton's grippingread, filled with a wealth of facts, will arm you in any discussion, teenagersand adult alike who want to make the case for rescuing the planet. This willgive you hope for what can still be done, if we all act now.' Polly Toynbee,Guardian