We had a wonderful time with our first UUMFE Community Read last year as we explored What If We Get It Right? by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson with so many of you. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce the book for our next Community Read, starting this September:
Radically Reframing Climate Change: A Guide to Saving Ourselves by Will Hackman
From the Publisher:
Will Hackman is a Millennial, and he is pissed. Two wars, two global economic catastrophes, and a pandemic combined with a ballooning cost-of-living crisis and crushing student loan debt can do that to a person. But there’s one thing that compounds these challenges that is unequaled in human history: the ticking time bomb of fossil fuel emissions. Millennials and Gen-Zers will be left to deal with the worst of the climate change fallout well after those responsible have passed away. And we have never been more divided.
In Radically Reframing Climate Change: A Guide to Saving Ourselves, Will Hackman argues that the problem isn’t scientific or fact-based, but rather political, emotional, and ideological. He identifies three leading barriers to solving climate change: polarization, paralysis, and inadequate messaging. Framing the climate crisis as a humanity crisis, Hackman encourages readers to convert their anxiety and anger into action.
About the Author
Will Hackman has more than fifteen years’ experience working in US political campaigns, public policy process, strategic communications, coalition building, climate activism, and global environmental conservation advocacy. Will is a frequent climate voice online and in the media and has been interviewed on several climate change-related podcasts. His 2022 TEDx “The Future of Climate Change is Personal,” challenges us to reframe our climate conversations to overcome polarization and partisanship. His writing has appeared in The Hill, Washington Post, Anchorage Daily News, Georgetown Journal of International Affairs, Georgetown Public Policy Review, and other outlets. Will lives in Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley with his wife Paula.
Reviews
“Mobilizing the huge bloc of younger voters in the service of the common good-and of their own-may be key to surviving the decades ahead. This book comes through with some interesting notions about how that might be done!” – Bill McKibben, author, “Here Comes the Sun”
“Hackman offers practical, effective strategies for fighting climate change even in times of intense polarization and partisanship. For anyone wondering how to actually make a difference on climate issues, this book is for you.” – Kelly Ward Burton, former executive director, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and former president, National Democratic Redistricting Committee
“Will Hackman hits the nail on the head with his book on empowering the climate voter. He shows, through his real-world experiences, that everyone has a role to play in helping combat one of the most pernicious threats to humanity. The book is timely and insightful- highly recommended!” – Ken Rait, former public lands campaign director