Not the End of the World by Hannah Ritchie

Join us for the first ever gathering of the Smart Thinking Book Club! Each month, we'll meet in a pub and discuss a book that explores big ideas in popular science, tech, philosophy, psychology, and more 😊

Our inaugural pick is Not the End of the World by Hannah Ritchie. The book challenges common misconceptions about the environment, offering a hopeful, data-backed perspective on sustainability that rethinks many received wisdoms and highlights what genuinely matters for a sustainable future.

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Book blurb:
We are bombarded by doomsday headlines that tell us the soil won't be able to support crops, fish will vanish from our oceans, that we should reconsider having children.

But in this bold, radically hopeful book, data scientist Hannah Ritchie argues that if we zoom out, a very different picture emerges. The data shows we've made so much progress on these problems, and so fast, that we could be on track to achieve true sustainability for the first time in history.

Packed with the latest research, practical guidance and enlightening graphics, this book will make you rethink almost everything you've been told about the environment, from the virtues of eating locally and living in the countryside, to the evils of overpopulation, plastic straws and palm oil. It will give you the tools to understand what works, what doesn't and what we urgently need to focus on so we can leave a sustainable planet for future generations.

These problems are big. But they are solvable. We are not doomed. We can build a better future for everyone. Let's turn that opportunity into reality.

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Bring your thoughts, your questions, and yourself! Whether you’re a passionate reader or just here for the company, everyone’s welcome to join in, share opinions, and enjoy a drink or two. And don't worry if you didn't manage to finish the book 😉