Together We Can: Everyday Australians doing amazing things to give our planet a future

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Claire O'Rourke

Together We Can

Everyday Australians doing amazing things to give our planet a future

Claire O'Rourke

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Allen & Unwin
19 July 2022

Mathematics & Sciences; Global warming; Sustainability

'If you ever thought you were alone in the battle for climate justice, this book will make you realise you are part of an extraordinary movement of people.' - Craig Reucassel, ABC TV's The War on Waste

Millions of Australians are quietly freaking out about the state of the planet, and Claire O'Rourke is one of them. We know the science is bad - we're signing petitions, recycling our garbage and switching our light bulbs - and we know so much more needs to be done. Australia is on the front lines. It's going to take a massive, all-hands-on-deck effort to turn this around, and it can be overwhelming thinking about where to start.

Together We Can is an invitation to anyone worried about what climate change means for our future and a challenge to reconnect with our communities. You can start small and simple and, before you know it, climate action is transformative, empowering and hopeful.

Claire tells the stories of everyday people all around Australia who are already making a difference, and they come from every walk of life: food producers, sportspeople, financiers, psychologists, First Nations people, entrepreneurs, public servants, scientists, teachers, actors, farmers, students and retirees. Our fragmented modern lives have pulled us away from the relationships that nurture and inspire. These stories show how contributing to healing our world enriches our connections with each other, which is what we need to face uncertain times.

'You will recognise yourself in every page of this book. From there, the ways we work together to make change are boundless.' - Yael Stone, actor and founder of Hi Neighbour

'Together We Can will recharge your batteries and inspire you into action' - Damon Gameau, director of Regenerating Australia

By: Claire O'Rourke
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm,
Weight: 406g
ISBN: 9781761066818
ISBN 10: 1761066811
Pages: 328
Publication Date: 19 July 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction Part One: Totally freaked out 1. The moment of transformation 2. Grief is good for us 3. The tipping points we need 4. We're craving connection 5. From the ground up Part Two: Project not panacea 6. Reframing our thinking 7. Creating our future 8. Escalating our action 9. Cleaning up a dirty word Part Three: We've got this 10 Your influence matters 11. Your unique strengths 12. The best time to start 13. Tests of endurance 14. How we nurture hope Climate Action Starts Here Everything you need to get moving Acknowledgements

Claire O'Rourke is a campaigner, communicator, behaviour change expert, partner and parent. Certifiably climate freaked-out, Claire helps others take action on climate change, currently as Energy Transformation Program Director at The Sunrise Project. Previously Claire was National Director of Solar Citizens, a community-led renewable energy advocacy organisation. A former journalist, Claire has extensive experience campaigning for social impact with organisations on social issues, including driving communications for the Every Australian Counts campaign for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and as a senior leader at Amnesty International Australia.