--- product_id: 273992390 title: "There Is No Planet B" price: "112 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/273992390-there-is-no-planet-b store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # There Is No Planet B **Price:** 112 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** There Is No Planet B - **How much does it cost?** 112 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/273992390-there-is-no-planet-b) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy There Is No Planet B on desertcart.com ✓ FREE SHIPPING on qualified orders Review: There's no "B" option - There's no "B" option. So, lets just fix what we have got. A good read. Review: Climate - Good book on Clomate Change ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #527,938 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #307 in Climatology #771 in Environmental Science (Books) #1,023 in Environmentalism | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (349) | | Dimensions | 5.06 x 0.76 x 7.81 inches | | Edition | Revised | | ISBN-10 | 110882157X | | ISBN-13 | 978-1108821575 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 336 pages | | Publication date | January 21, 2021 | | Publisher | Cambridge University Press | ## Images ![There Is No Planet B - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71KFqnnaytL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ There's no "B" option *by K***H on October 29, 2024* There's no "B" option. So, lets just fix what we have got. A good read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Climate *by J***H on May 11, 2021* Good book on Clomate Change ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book Review *by K***R on February 5, 2025* We chose There is No Planet B by Mike Berners-Lee as our book of choice. It has opened our eyes to the pressing need to be environmentally friendly for our future. The first chapter focuses on food and the impact of overconsumption on the world, highlighting that consumers make up 20% of all food waste. I also found that focusing on limiting meat and dairy products in our diets to reduce carbon emissions particularly stuck with me. Berners-Lee emphasizes the importance and urgency of paying close attention to our nutrition and waste with a clean lens. In Chapter 2, Berners-Lee briefly discusses the impending climate emergency and outlines facts and solutions to this issue, mainly targeting politicians. He then goes more in-depth on environmental and climate issues, such as biodiversity and ocean acidification. He explains them in layman's terms so readers can understand the complex yet clear problems that have plagued our earth. These topics instill fear, allowing his message to resonate with many people and create the mentality necessary to invoke change. The story then moves onto chapter 3 which investigates the current energy crisis. Berners-Lee examines various energy sources and the current wastefulness of current usage patterns. He is highly critical of fossil fuels and argues for a transition to clean energy sources like solar and wind. Chapter 4 shifts to travel which “accounts for a big enough chunk of the world’s energy use with most of this coming from liquid fossil fuels” (114). The carbon footprint of such acts is problematic and unnecessary from cars to airplanes and he encourages alternative methods for sustainable transportation. He particularly emphasizes the harmful effects of flight as a form of transport. Chapter 5, however, focuses on growth and metrics revolving around GDP or gross domestic product and traditional models. According to Berners-Lee, Our goal in society is maximum profit, which is destructive in an environmental sense. He advocates for redefining the economy towards the well-being of humans and the planet. Readers can only help the world if they change their interactions with money and invest in necessity, not overindulgence. This leads into Chapter 6 which deals with people and work, highlighting the growing population and its damaging environmental impact. He also explains the role of labor in society and calls for fair wages, hard work, and ethical practices that reflect the commitment to sustainable values. He proposes a carbon tax, where the more carbon you use, the more you pay. In conjunction with labor, Berners-Lee delves into businesses and technology in Chapter 7, calling for innovations. He pushes for science-based targets and specific goals from the Paris Climate Agreement to reduce Greenhouse gas emissions. These ideals are pushed into the private sector and look to technology to spark positive changes. Shifting the focus to a more personal level, Berners-Lee answers the major question of values in the Anthropocene. He gives many strategies to better understand what they see as important and looks to center values around a community's well-being. These aren’t limited to truthfulness, compassion, and calling out political incongruencies. He also focuses on how it is difficult to control some of the most important issues, but we can control our values. In Chapter 9, he begins to discuss critical thinking skills to tackle the challenges of today. To truly be environmentally friendly, readers must stretch beyond societal norms and begin to adapt to fit the context we live in. The world is far from perfect and to maintain this planet as there is no second option, Berners-Lee advocates for critical thinking and analysis of information. Most of these thinking skills come down to politics, with questioning sources and finding truth being the most important thinking skills. He takes these topics to the next level in Chapter 10 which emphasizes protest and its role in effecting transformations. While hesitant to endorse these methods, Berners-Lee ultimately encourages these actions as necessary. He is explicit about how to be an activist and understand the tightrope between peace and chaos. In Chapter 11, he puts it into a big picture by wrapping up his argument and highlighting the most important topics from each chapter. These range from “We have the opportunity to live better than ever” to “We need a new system of economics fit for the twenty-first century.” (222-223). Finally, he puts his entire novel into a practical close by offering realistic steps to becoming a more sustainable individual. He gives various tips and also gives a space for asking questions as success can only come from collective action. The language in There is No Planet B is accessible through its clear structure, despite its discussion of complex issues. This book is a series of common questions that Berners-Lee answers, which allows readers to engage with topics and learn straightforwardly. The intended audience includes those with a general knowledge of the environment as it deals with complicated subjects but can be a suitable call to action for anyone. While this format creates more simplification, he jumps quickly between questions and answers, making the story lack the depth necessary for the global changes he calls for throughout. For example, he touches upon various pieces of data and the environmental effects but does not talk about how to pay for these, making us view this story as a wishlist rather than a realistic guide. While it is intriguing, we don't understand the author's goal of this story as he jumps from small to large-scale problems, leaving readers confused and overwhelmed. Nonetheless, this book holds significant value in the fight for a better planet as it provides a comprehensive view of invoking change. He looks through many angles of society, from social to economic, and the implications in many facets of life. This makes readers think systemically and consider the various sides of this debate. Ultimately, we would not recommend it if you are solely looking for personal solutions. His writing can get bogged down by information and take away from the ultimate message. However, this is a strong overview of the environmental challenges that have become a major problem on our planet. It is a good starting point for readers intrigued by climate change, and for that audience, we recommend it. 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