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A seven-step guide to winning support for tough action on climate change - the first book from the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan
Transformative Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris
Urgent Sathnam Sanghera, author of Empireland
Hard-hitting Thomas Heatherwick, designer
To win the climate war, you first need to win the climate argument.
For many years, Sadiq wasn t fully aware of the dangers posed by air pollution, nor its connection with climate change. Then, aged 43, he was unexpectedly diagnosed with adult-onset asthma - brought on by the polluted London air he had been breathing for decades.
Scandalised, Sadiq underwent a political transformation that would see him become one of the most prominent global politicians fighting (and winning) elections on green issues. Since becoming Mayor of London in 2016, he has declared a climate emergency, introduced the world s first Ultra-Low Emission Zone, and turned London into the first-ever National Park City .
Now, Sadiq draws on his experiences to reveal the seven ways environmental action gets blown off course - and how to get it back on track. Whether by building coalitions across the political spectrum, putting social justice at the heart of green politics, or showing that the climate crisis is a health crisis too, he offers a playbook for anyone - voter, activist or politician - who wants to win the argument on the environment.
It will help create a world where we can all breathe again.
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Cities are where we will lose or win the climate change battle. This book offers a compelling torch of light on the path forward Christiana Figueres, Former Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
Since his election, Mayor Sadiq Khan has shown the world that transformative green politics is possible Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
Funny, thoughtful and empowering . . . A powerful and practical riposte to anyone losing hope in the ability of politicians to tackle the climate crisis. Ed Balls
Hilarious, uplifting and yet often unexpectedly moving . . . Powerful tools for anyone who wants to win the argument on climate Edward Enninful, Editor-in-Chief, Vogue
An absolute must read for anyone interested in politics for progressive change Jemima Hartshorn, co-founder of Mums for Lungs
About the Author
Sadiq Khan is the Mayor of London. Born and raised in Tooting, he began his career as a human rights lawyer before being elected to parliament in 2005. He was elected Mayor in 2016, and was re-elected in 2021 with a record number of votes for any sitting Mayor.
Sadiq became passionate about air pollution and climate change after developing asthma while training for the 2014 London Marathon. Since then, he has been on a mission to make London greener. Today, London is recognised around the world for its pioneering climate policies.
He still lives in Tooting, which he maintains is the best bit of the best city in the world.
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