Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation

by Paul Hawken
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  • ID: 4880
  • Added: 2025-10-22
  • Updated: 2025-10-24
  • ISBN: 9780141998923
  • Publisher: Penguin UK
  • Published: 2021-09-21
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Regeneration by Paul Hawken offers a radical shift in the climate change narrative, emphasizing actionable solutions that can be implemented today. Hawken argues that by focusing on meeting current human needs, we can effectively tackle the climate crisis. The book presents a comprehensive menu of science-based actions, from renewable energy and reforestation to innovative agricultural practices, demonstrating that a sustainable future is within reach. /n/n Hawken's approach is inclusive, showing how individuals, communities, and governments can all play a part in regenerating the planet. The solutions are practical and achievable, providing a clear path forward for anyone looking to make a difference. This book is not just a call to action but a roadmap for creating a better, more sustainable world.

Reviews
A Bio of Pellinor · 2024-08-30
insightful 4.75

The book is insightful and covers well-trodden points about climate change, offering a new perspective on the issue.

The reviewer at A Bio of Pellinor finds 'Regeneration' to be a deeply insightful book that tackles climate change from a fresh perspective. They appreciate the book's thorough exploration of the topic, covering both obvious and less discussed points. The reviewer also highlights the book's practical approach to climate solutions, offering actionable steps for individuals and communities. They find the book to be a valuable resource for anyone looking to understand and address the climate crisis. Overall, they highly recommend it to anyone interested in environmentalism and climate action.

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    This book is so insightful.

    It of course discusses the fact that we need to stop polluting.

    It covers all of the obvious and well trodden points, but also offers a new perspective.

Impact Investor · Christopher Walker · 2022-11-11
optimistic 3.50

The book is stylish and engaging with outstanding photographs, but the reviewer finds it overly optimistic. They still appreciate the book's efforts to address climate change.

Christopher Walker from Impact Investor finds 'Regeneration' to be a visually appealing book with a lot of heart. He appreciates the engaging photographs and the book's broad scope, which covers a wide range of climate change solutions. However, he feels that the book is a bit too idealistic and doesn't always ground its solutions in practical reality. Despite this, Walker acknowledges that the book's optimism is infectious and could inspire many readers to take action against climate change. He particularly likes the book's focus on integrated solutions and its call for a more inclusive approach to environmentalism.

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    A stylish and engaging book with outstanding photographs but too misty-eyed for our contributor Christopher Walker.

    However, he still thinks it's a valuable contribution to the climate change conversation.

    The book's optimism is infectious and could inspire many readers to take action.

Quaker Earthcare · 2022-02-14
inspiring 4.50

The book is described as literary, scientific, inspiring, and informative. It suggests a radical change in the purpose of militaries to address climate change.

The reviewer at Quaker Earthcare praises 'Regeneration' for its literary and scientific depth, finding it both inspiring and informative. They particularly appreciate Paul Hawken's suggestion to repurpose militaries for environmental protection, a bold and innovative idea that could significantly impact climate change efforts. The reviewer also highlights the book's comprehensive approach to climate solutions, which covers a wide range of topics and offers practical steps for individuals and communities to get involved. Overall, they find the book to be a valuable resource for anyone interested in environmentalism and climate action.

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    It's literary, scientific, inspiring, and informative.

    Paul also suggests that we change the purpose of militaries to play a key role in addressing climate change.

    The book offers practical steps for individuals and communities to get involved in climate action.

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