Operation Sustainable Human by Chris Macdonald

Climate change is affecting every country in the world. It is a global problem. Therefore it is the responsibility of every human being in the world to help with the crisis. The book outlines three significant truths about climate change. The first being that human beings have caused the adverse climate change being experienced right now. This book is a simple guide to human action. It takes a step away from complicated and inefficient actions and focuses on simpler more manageable ways to impact climate change and the fight to save the planet.
Chris Macdonald has made an important observation. You usually cannot make a meaningful contribution to save the planet unless you have lots of money to donate top the cause or lots of time to dedicate to the cause. The situation on the ground is different. Even people with full time jobs and can barely make ends meet will feel a need to save the planet. This guide is for such people. It is a simple solution to a complex problem. The author presents a unique point of view to the problem.
There is a simplicity to this book that one would not expect but is very well appreciated. The author addresses the problem in simple language. The reader gets to consume material in a way that lets them understand both the message and the intensity of it. The book is also quite short making it easier to revise and revert back to from time to time. This is ideal for a guide. You can always revise it to see where you are on the actions suggested. The material is very well researched. It has a strong basis in science.
Some of the suggestions are a lot like preaching to the choir though. A good example of this is action item number 4. Changing the system has been on the forefront of everything for eons. It is really easier than said. Putting it on this list makes it feel a bit condescending and generic. This list is supposed to be about doable things. For this particular action item, there is a lack of explanation on how it can be achieved. How would a regular individual stand up to the system and come out unscathed?
Four stars out of five for this book. This is definitely a conversation worth having. If the word is spread wide enough then maybe action number 4 will not seem so daunting. If enough people see how complex the problem is and what the impact could be, they will start to understand that only human hold the solution to the problem. This is a powerful book. It is a relevant book. The more people read this, the better.