THE CHILDREN OF THE ANTHROPOCENE

An inspirational manifesto for change Caroline Lucas former leader of The Green Party A remarkable and important book Steve Backshall Naturalist Broadcaster and Author Astute erudite and crystalline Bella writes with visionary clarity and passion It s a wonderful book Dara McAnulty award winning author of Diary of a Young Naturalist Across the planet the futures of young people hang in the balance as they face the harsh realities of the environmental crisis Isn t it time we made their voices heard The Children of the Anthropocene by conservationist and activist Bella Lack chronicles the lives of the diverse young people on the frontlines of the environmental crisis around the world amplifying the voices of those living at the heart of the crisis Advocating for the protection of both people and the planet Bella restores the beating heart to global environmental issues from air pollution to deforestation and overconsumption by telling the stories of those most directly affected Transporting us from the humming bounty of Ecuador s Choco Rainforest and the graceful arcs of the Himalayan Mountains to the windswept plains and vibrant vistas of life in Altiplano Bella speaks to young activists from around the