Climate Change

by Philip Clayton (Editor), Jaeha Woo (Editor)

Many books explain why global warming is a problem; this book shows what must be done. It addresses central themes of climate change in straightforward terms, laying out the actions that need to be taken to slow global warming and adapt to the near and long-term future that we have created for ourselves.

Collecting knowledge, personal stories, and practical insights from experts across a dozen specialties, this volume shows how we can adapt to climate change in order to protect the most vulnerable among us. Grappling with a complex range of topics, including risk, migration, and societal inequality, the authors take a constructive approach that balances realism with actionable solutions. They look back across human history for lessons that still matter today, particularly the importance of building a supportive and committed community to nourish hope. Without losing sight of the scale of the challenge, the volume chronicles the opportunities to mitigate environmental impacts and to leverage the challenge as impetus for broader transformations of society.

Written in an accessible, non-technical style, Climate What Must Be Done? is a must-read for students, policymakers, and environmentally conscious individuals who want to know how to make a difference.

202 pages, Paperback

Published April 30, 2026

About the author

Philip Clayton is the Dean of Claremont School of Theology and Provost of Claremont Lincoln University.

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