We Are The Weather Makers
The story of global warming for young adults
by Tim Flannery

Tim Flannery dedicated the first edition of The Weather Makers to children: 'to all of their generation who will have to live with the consequences of our decisions.' Seventy percent of the people who are alive now will be alive in 2050. This is the date, many scientists agree, by which we have to cut our carbon emissions by 70%.

Since its publication in September 2005, The Weather Makers has had a huge impact on our consciousness of climate change. It has changed minds and hearts. The book now demands a younger audience: the school children who will inherit the new climate which their parents and grandparents have helped to create.

We Are the Weather Makers is a concise and updated edition, written in a style that is accessible and engaging for these young adults.

In this passionate book Tim Flannery writes about cyclones and droughts, about coral reefs and polar bears, about wind energy and nuclear power, reminding us that climate affects us all, from the Arctic to the Outback.

Today's teenagers will take over this most important challenge of our time and of their future. This book guides young readers through the science, and outlines the steps we must take to avoid disaster. It will empower its readers to clearly communicate the climate change message, and to make their voices heard by today's decision makers.

The book includes:

• A length glossary
• Ideas and information on business that can help our environment and save money and resources at the same time
• Lloads of facts, figures and recommendations
• Lists of a host of Internet sites, reference books and brochures for further research

"If you want to save the world, read this book."
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki

"It would be hard to imagine a better or more important book." Bill Bryson

"I hope every young person who reads We Are the Weather Makers will take heart and courage, and resolve to make their elders change their ways." Philip Pullman

Format: Paperback, extensive maps, graphs and photographs
Pages: 272
Size: 200 x 130mm