A Climate of Truth : Why We Need It and How To Get It

We have most of the technology we need to combat the climate crisis - and most people want to see more action. But after three decades of climate cops, we are accelerating into a polycrisis of climate, food security, biodiversity, pollution, inequality, and more.

What, exactly, has been holding us back?

Mike Berners-Lee looks at the challenge from new angles. He stands further back to gain perspective; he digs deeper under the surface to see the root causes; he joins up every element of the challenge; and he learns lessons from our failures of the past.

He spells out why, if humanity is to thrive in the future, the most critical step is to raise standards of honesty in our politics, our media, and our businesses.

Anyone asking 'what can each of us do right now to help?' will find inspiration in this practical and important book.

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This appears to be a book about climate change that takes a systems-thinking approach to understanding why progress has been slow despite available technology and public support. The author, Mike Berners-Lee, argues that the core issue is a lack of honesty in key institutions and offers both analysis of interconnected global crises and practical guidance for individual action. The book seems aimed at readers who are frustrated with the pace of climate action and want to understand the deeper structural barriers while finding meaningful ways to contribute to solutions.