From a star of the climate justice movement, a fresh, radical perspective for real climate action and “an indispensable toolkit for a new generation of activists” (Naomi Klein).
For too long, representations of climate action in the mainstream media have been white-washed, green-washed and diluted to be made compatible with capitalism. In It’s Not That Radical, Loach addresses head-on the issues at the root of the climate crisis.
As Loach shows, we are living in an economic system which pursues profit above all else; harmful, oppressive systems that heavily contribute to the climate crisis, and environmental consequences that have been toned down to the masses. Tackling the climate crisis requires us to visit the roots of poverty, capitalist exploitation, police brutality, and legal injustice. Climate justice offers the real possibility of huge leaps towards racial equality and collective liberation as it aims to dismantle the very foundations of these issues.
Written with candor and hope, It's Not That Radical will galvanize readers to take action, offering a practical and transformative appraisal of our circumstances to help mobilize a majority for the future of our planet.
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“Practical and urgent—this is a clarion call for transformation from the front lines of the fight for people and planet. I have no doubt It's Not That Radical will become an indispensable toolkit for a new generation of activists.”
—Naomi Klein, author of This Changes Everything
“A long-awaited read for anyone who is keen to understand the systemic causes of climate degradation and what we can do about it.”
—Dazed
“Mikaela is the real deal! One of those rare voices able to see the bigger picture and connect the dots to understand how multiple forms of exploitation are interconnected, and to think and organize strategically accordingly. Her commitment, vision, and integrity are as inspiring as her joyful energy.”
—Emma Dabiri, author of What White People Can Do Next
“A hopeful, compassionate and inclusive invitation to join the fight for climate justice, firmly grounded in the specifics of what injustice looks like, and how we can challenge it. Reading It’s Not That Radical feels like having a conversation with a well-informed but compassionate friend.”
—Waging Nonviolence