A Climate of Truth

Mike Berners-Lee is a leading thinker, researcher, best-selling author and consultant on the greatest challenges of the twenty-first century. About his first book – How Bad Are Bananas? The Carbon Footprint of Everything – Bill Bryson wrote, 'I can't remember the last time I read a book that was more fascinating, useful and enjoyable all at the same time.' His book There Is No Planet B was described by the Financial Times as 'a handbook for how humanity can thrive'. He founded and directs Small World Consulting, which helps organisations of every size and type to have a positive role in our world. Mike is a professor at Lancaster University, where his research includes emissions modelling, sustainable food systems and the impact of information and communication technologies.

• Introduction; 1. The challenge ahead; 2. Standing further back; 3. The outer layer of the polycrisis; 4. The middle layer of the polycrisis; 5. The core of the polycrisis; 6. Truth – the single most critical lever; 7. Getting truth into politics; 8. Getting truth into the media; 9. Getting truth into business; 10. The evolutionary challenge and where each of us fits in; Appendix 1; Appendix 2; Appendix 3; Appendix 4.

'I was engrossed. It's now my go-to book. A hopeful and empowering book raising the challenges humans face and offering clear and straightforward actions for individuals, organisations and governments alike to take to reduce the worst effects of our planetary impact - all in bite-size chunks. A must-read for - well - everyone.' Deborah Meaden, entrepreneur