THE PROBLEM
Worsening extreme weather, from wildfires to drought to heat waves, is bringing climate change to all our doors. Government inaction and climate denial lead many people to think that climate change is too big of a problem for average people to tackle, but that’s wrong – we can all make a difference.
SEVEN PRACTICAL STEPS
To Save Our Planet
POWER SECTOR
BUILDING
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TRANSPORTATION
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CITIES
LAND
INDUSTRY
SECTOR
FUTURE
TECHNOLOGY
A major new climate bill passed in Washington D.C. this year is estimated to cut U.S. emissions about 40 percent by 2030, compared to their peak in 2005. That leaves America short of President Biden’s goal of a 50 percent cut by 2030. State and local governments can help make up the difference, and ordinary citizens have a big role to play.
SAYING
YES
WHAT LEADERS
ARE SAYING
Al Gore
Former Vice President
“Full of illustrative stories and compelling evidence, The Big Fix outlines an ambitious yet feasible guide for how America can lead the global solution to the climate crisis. Business leaders, activists, and policymakers at all levels will find inspiration from the pragmatic approaches outlined in this book.”
Bill McKibben
American environmentalist, author
“A truly comprehensive—and entirely comprehensible—guide to the things we can and must do to transform our use of energy. This book will be of great use to anyone who wants to participate in the greatest technological revolution in human history.”
Kathy Castor
Rep. Kathy Castor, Chair of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis
“The Big Fix offers a clear, practical strategy for solving the climate crisis. Told with vivid stories and grounded in a deep understanding of what needs to happen to help people and the planet, it will inspire and empower readers. This is a great resource for public officials and citizens alike.”