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How America’s most promising generation allowed climate change to become a planetary emergency—and what to do about it now.
A former foreign correspondent and vice president of the World Resources Institute, Lawrence MacDonald shares his journey to becoming a passionate climate activist. Packed with practical advice, his book invites fellow boomers to join the growing global movement to save the planet.
explains how America’s most promising generation allowed climate change to become a planetary emergency—and what to do about it now.
A former foreign correspondent and vice president of the World Resources Institute, Lawrence MacDonald shares his journey to becoming a passionate climate activist. Packed with practical advice, his book invites fellow boomers to join the growing global movement to save the planet.
The author assembles here a wide range of actions that concerned older people can take to make a difference in the existential crisis facing human society. ..An energetic and upbeat action plan to help boomers address climate change… Get it!
Awarded a Kirkus Star from Kirkus Reviews
This small book is a gem of great value: it will turn more of us older Americans from complainers and worriers into people who are fixing the problems that assail us. It makes a powerful case for generational action; if the kids can do it so can we!
Bill McKibbenTh!rdAct founder and author of The Flag,
the Cross and the Station Wagon
MacDonald’s timely handbook on the climate crisis not only offers concrete steps we can take as individuals but, importantly, invites us to join with others to bring about the systemic change that is needed.
Helen Stoltzfus, PlaywrightPerformer, Co-Artistic Director,
Black Swan Arts & Media
I couldn’t put this book down. MacDonald brings moral clarity and practical know-how to the urgent premise: boomers can and should do more to fight climate change. Be careful, this book could change your life.
Mike Tidwell DirectorChesapeake Climate Action Network
MacDonald delivers a breezy walk through what people can do individually and, most importantly, collectively. Am I Too Old to Save the Planet?
offers a handy synthesis for people at all stages of their climate learning and action journey.
Greg DaltonFounder and host of Climate One Podcast
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