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Urgent clarion call to combat climate crisis.
If you're grappling with understanding the scope of climate change or struggling to explain its significance to others, "An Inconvenient Truth" might be the resource you need. Al Gore lays out the facts of global warming with clarity and urgency, offering vivid visuals and a compelling narrative that makes the science accessible. This isn't just a textbook explanation; it's a passionate plea for awareness and action, combining the know-how of a seasoned politician with the heart of an activist. It's a book that doesn't just inform, but inspires you to become part of the change.
- Green Earth Book Award Nominee for Honor Book (2008)
- Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album (2009)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780747589068
Authors:
Al Gore
Publisher: Rodale Books
Date of Publication: 2006-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.78
(rated by 6901 readers)
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Urgent clarion call to combat climate crisis.
If you're grappling with understanding the scope of climate change or struggling to explain its significance to others, "An Inconvenient Truth" might be the resource you need. Al Gore lays out the facts of global warming with clarity and urgency, offering vivid visuals and a compelling narrative that makes the science accessible. This isn't just a textbook explanation; it's a passionate plea for awareness and action, combining the know-how of a seasoned politician with the heart of an activist. It's a book that doesn't just inform, but inspires you to become part of the change.
- Green Earth Book Award Nominee for Honor Book (2008)
- Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album (2009)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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