Breathe: tackling the climate emergency

"For many years, Sadiq wasn't fully aware of the dangers posed by air pollution, nor its connection with climate change. Then, aged 43, he was unexpectedly diagnosed with adult-onset asthma - brought on by the polluted London air he had been breathing for decades. Scandalised, Sadiq underw...

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1. Verfasser: Khan, Sadiq 1970- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: London Hutchinson Heinemann 2023
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Zusammenfassung:"For many years, Sadiq wasn't fully aware of the dangers posed by air pollution, nor its connection with climate change. Then, aged 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, and turned London into the first-ever 'National Park City'. Now, Sadiq draws on his experiences to reveal the seven ways environmental action gets blown off course - and how to get it back on track. Whether by building coalitions across the political spectrum, putting social justice at the heart of green politics, or showing that the climate crisis is a health crisis too, he offers a playbook for anyone - voter, activist or politician - who wants to win the argument on the environment. It will help create a world where we can all breathe again."
"An inspiring, pull-no-punches story of practical change. Full of London heroes and tips for citizens and campaigns around the UK and beyond to change the story of the climate crisis and our health for the better. A lifelong Londoner, Sadiq Khan developed adult-onset asthma as a result of London's dirty air. As he became Mayor of London, and worked with other Londoners to bring practical, progressive change to bear on issues of health and environmentalism around the city, London became world-leading in positive climate action. This book celebrates what's happened, looks at practical action in politics, tells the story of Sadiq's London story - and asks that readers hold his actions to account"--Publisher's description
Beschreibung:215 Seiten 23 cm
ISBN:9781529152784