We Are the Weather Makers

The story of global warming.

A pre-loved, first edition copy of the book written by Tim Flannery.

'If you want to save the world, read this book.' - Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki

Tim Flannery's international bestseller, The Weather Makers, changed minds and hearts about global warming.

We Are the Weather Makers is a concise and revised edition that will allow readers aged from nine to ninety to learn the facts about climate change.

'This is the most important challenge the human race has ever faced. I hope every young person who reads We Are the Weather Makers will take heart and courage, and resolve to make their elders change their ways.' - Philip Pullman

In this passionate book Tim Flannery writes about cyclones and droughts, about coral reefs and polar bears, about wind energy and nuclear power. He reminds us that climate connects us all, from the Arctic to the Outback, We influence our climate by how we use our fuels, our water and our land - now we are the weather makers.

'It would be hard to imagine a better or more important book.' - Bill Bryson

• ISBN: 9781921145346
• Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
• Pub Date: 31 July 2006
• Pages: 275
• Format: First Edition Paperback
• Condition: Fair to good second-hand condition

Author bio:

Tim Flannery is a scientist, an explorer, a conservationist and a leading writer on climate change. He has held various academic positions including visiting Professor in Evolutionary and Organismic Biology at Harvard University, Director of the South Australian Museum, Principal Research Scientist at the Australian Museum, Professorial Fellow at the Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute, University of Melbourne, and Panasonic Professor of Environmental Sustainability, Macquarie University. His books include the award-winning international bestseller The Weather Makers, Here on Earth and Atmosphere of Hope. Flannery was the 2007 Australian of the Year. He is currently chief councillor of the Climate Council.