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- Seven Ways to Win a Greener World
- Narrated by: Sadiq Khan
- Length: 4 hrs and 46 mins
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Summary
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A seven-step guide to winning support for tough action on climate change - the first book from the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan
For many years, Sadiq wasn't fully aware of the dangers posed by air pollution, nor its connection with climate change. Then, at the age of 43, he was unexpectedly diagnosed with adult-onset asthma - brought on by the polluted London air he had been breathing for decades.
Scandalised, Sadiq underwent a political transformation that would see him become one of the most prominent global politicians fighting (and winning) elections on green issues. Since becoming Mayor of London in 2016, he has declared a climate emergency, introduced the world's first Ultra-Low Emission Zone, built hundreds of kilometres of new cycle lanes, led a drive for affordable insulation in council homes, and turned London into the first ever 'National Park City'.
But with every year bringing more wildfires, extreme temperatures and flooding - and with around 4,000 people still dying prematurely from London's polluted air every year, with older, working class and ethnic minority Londoners most affected - there is so much more to do.
Now, Sadiq draws on his experiences to identify the seven ways environmental action gets blown off course. And he reveals how to get it back on track, by:
- Proving to sceptics that the climate crisis is a health crisis too;
- Overcoming voters' cynicism by building coalitions across the political spectrum;
- Shaking hands with everyone from your fiercest opponents to the most steadfast climate activists (even if you're a bit worried they might superglue you).
Breathe is a call to action demonstrating how anyone - whether voter, activist or politician - can win the argument on climate. It will help create a world where we can all breathe again.
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- caroline N
- 14-08-23
Disappointed
This book is headlined as a climate change commentary. It read more to how the mayor campaigned for election etc. And sometimes people just have to say.. get someone else to read the book for you.
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- Serena
- 06-06-23
very informative and accessible to understand.
I found Sadiq's book informative and practical. He uses his own experience of ill health caused by pollution as well as real life stories of others. This resonated with me and my own ill health that has been caused by the pollution of being a Londoner. He's trying to do the right thing for the future of our planet.
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- Tim West
- 27-09-23
Positive powerful practical and personal
Sadiq Khan gives us positive policies and actions that cut through polluters' pessimism and vested interests. His evidence and companions challenge distorted rhetoric from media empires and empower cities across the world.
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- Tony Martin
- 03-06-23
Poorly Researched
He reckons that people in Bangladesh are moving to Dhaka because of climate change - fact check: The population of Bangladesh excluding Dhaka is great than the population of Bangladesh 10 years ago including Dhaka. The population of Bangladesh is growing by the equivalent of a city the size of Dhaka every 8 or 9 years. But it suits his Far Left agender to blame 'Climate Change'.
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- Anton Rayment
- 25-05-23
Absolute Rubbish
Lies, Lies and more Lies. Complete Scum.
The fact that this worm used to be a Lawyer says it all. Someone that used to Lie for a living and continues to lie as Mayor. He should have called it a memoir to TFL. Don't try and justify your pathetic life and decisions with this nonsense.
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