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Book Clubs Will Discuss "We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast"

08/03/2021 02:32:36 PM

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On Tuesday night, November 16, the Environment and Climate Change Action Team and the Men’s Book Club will join together for a discussion of We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast. In this book, acclaimed author Jonathan Safran Foer explores the central global dilemma of our time in a surprising, deeply personal, and urgent new way. 

Some people reject the fact, overwhelmingly supported by scientists, that our planet is warming because of human activity. But do those of us who accept the reality of human-caused climate change truly believe it? If we did, surely we would be roused to act on what we know. Will future generations distinguish between those who didn’t believe in the science of global warming and those who said they accepted the science but failed to change their lives in response?

The task of saving the planet will involve a great reckoning with ourselves and with our all-too-human reluctance to sacrifice immediate comfort for the sake of the future. The author maintains that we have turned our planet into a farm for growing animal products, and the consequences are catastrophic. Only collective action will save our home and way of life. And it all starts with what we eat—and don’t eat—for breakfast.

All are welcome to join as we discuss what we found helpful and reflect on whether what the author proposes can drive change in us and/or our communities. Please register here. This event will run from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. It may be in person or virtual, to be determined. 

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