Be a Climate Warrior: Accepting a Necessary Cultural Shift

by Eric Wright

Be a Climate Warrior is an information-driven, nonfiction book about climate change and American society. It is a motivational climate change toolkit that provides individuals guidance on how to contribute to broader climate initiatives while reducing their own carbon footprints. The book casts a blacklight over one’s life and their connection to society, illuminating the carbon-scrubbing opportunities that lurk everywhere.

The book contains two primary elements. Half of the chapters include excerpts and stories that are designed to empower individuals to establish broader roles in the climate battle. Some of these excerpts and stories are, for example, an introduction to the physical scale of the Earth's climate system and society's emissions, a toolkit for communicating with climate deniers, a story about the corruption within Missouri state government and the implications for the coal industry in the United States, and a message from a centenarian who is a lifelong environmentalist and historian.

The other chapters present 30 recommended actions that contain practical advice for how the average American can reduce their individual carbon footprint by roughly 40%. These 30 recommended actions are the detailed version of the 30 actions on the website CarbonCurb.com, where you can use the online carbon footprint calculator to calculate your unique personal emissions and interactively reduce them. As part of your climate toolkit, the website makes this book more interactive.

Overall, Be a Climate Warrior delivers a broader message inspiring the reader to interface with society for the benefit of our climate. You can embark on the journey of becoming a climate warrior by altering your lifestyle, confronting corporations, and becoming more politically engaged. Small steps, smaller footprints. We're all in this together.

281 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 10, 2023

Reviews

[Jennie Rosenblum · Rating 5 out of 5]

Empowering, actionable, and urgent, this book is a beacon of hope for those determined to make a difference. Author Eric Wright skillfully navigates the complex landscape of climate change, presenting readers with 30 tangible action items that transcend rhetoric and inspire real change. Interspersed with each call to action chapter are poignant excerpts and stories that ignite the reader's passion for environmental stewardship. The book doesn't preach; it equips readers with the tools to become focused and productive in the fight against climate change.

What sets this book apart is its commitment to ongoing success. 'Climate Warrior' offers a dynamic online platform with additional resources, fostering a community of like-minded individuals. This comprehensive approach ensures readers absorb the information and actively contribute to the global movement. A must-read for anyone ready to transform concern into impactful action, this book is a roadmap to becoming a true climate warrior."

[Levi Wirtz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eric has one of the best reasons for writing a book. He has hopes to reduce our emissions, but understands we can't eliminate them all. However a little droplet from everyone will be enough to fill the bucket. I personally resonate with Eric, because I also grew up in the Midwest. Not only is it hard to live in the area emissions free, but almost all your neighbors do nothing to save the environment. Even though most of them are hunters or fisherman, they don't realize the impact on these ecosystems, and how they may be gone one day. It's a contradictory lifestyle. Speaking of style his writing styles in the book, and light word play makes the books entertaining to read even while being informative. The time and effort in the book is clear, and I would recommend this book to anyone.

[Marie Judson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a heroic, ambitious undertaking. I love the effort. I suspect that those of us reading it are mostly already concerned about the climate but even so, it provides useful information. If someone is on the fence, a friend might suggest it. It could be used as a textbook for classes. It is well and solidly researched, with practical suggestions for implementation to change the way people treat the earth. Good on you, Eric Wright! The author provides a website where you can gauge your carbon footprint: CarbonCurb.com Please check it out and consider purchasing this valuable book!