In twenty short books, Penguin brings you the classics of the environmental movement. In the galvanising speeches and essays brought together in This Can't Be Happening, George Monbiot calls on humanity to stop averting its gaze from the destruction of the living planet, and wake up to the greatest predicament we have ever faced. Over the past 75 years, a new canon has emerged. As life on Earth has become irrevocably altered by humans, visionary thinkers around the world have raised their voices to defend the planet, and affirm our place at the heart of its restoration. Their words have endured through the decades, becoming the classics of a movement. Together, these books show the richness of environmental thought, and point the way to a fairer, saner, greener world.
George Monbiot
George Monbiot is a British writer, journalist, and environmental activist known for his work on issues related to climate change, environmental conservation, and social justice. He has written several influential books, including "Feral: Rewilding the Land, Sea and Human Life" and "Heat: How to Stop the Planet Burning." Monbiot is known for his clear and engaging writing style, which combines rigorous research with passionate advocacy for a more sustainable and equitable world. His work has had a significant impact on the environmental and political discourse in the UK and beyond. One of his most famous works is "The Age of Consent: A Manifesto for a New World Order," in which he argues for a more democratic and just global governance system.