{"title":"Laurie Laybourn-Langton","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaurie Laybourn-Langton is an influential author in the realms of science and nature, known for his insightful contributions to environmental literature. His work focuses on the pressing issues of climate change and ecological sustainability, making complex topics accessible to a broad audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Laybourn-Langton's notable works, \u003cem\u003ePlanet on Fire\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the urgent need for radical changes in how we live and govern our world to avert a planetary crisis. This book offers a compelling exploration of potential solutions and paths forward, blending scientific research with progressive policy proposals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLaybourn-Langton's writing is not only educational but also highly engaging, drawing readers into the critical conversation on the future of our planet. His books are essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the intricate balance of our natural world and the bold steps needed to preserve it. Dive into Laurie Laybourn-Langton's collection for a thought-provoking journey through contemporary environmental challenges and the quest for sustainable living.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"planet-on-fire-by-mathew-lawrence-9781839764912","title":"Planet on Fire","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe environment is collapsing at a rapid rate, and in increasingly unpredictable ways. Everyone knows that this is happening, and yet the only politics that is emerging to tackle it are coming from the increasingly nativist far-right. How should the left respond?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003ePlanet on Fire\u003c\/em\u003e, two rising stars of the British left lay down a set of proposals for a fundamental re-shaping of the global economy and offer a roadmap for tackling climate breakdown. Building on the debates surrounding the Green New Deal, debates that both authors have been central to, Lawrence and Laybourn argue that it is not enough merely to spend our way out of the crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, we need to rapidly reshape the shape and purpose of the economy, away from the emphasis on endless growth and towards creating a healthy and flourishing environment for everyone. This must be based on the principles of internationalism and the democratic ownership of the economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlanet on Fire\u003c\/em\u003e is a radical and achievable manifesto for a new politics and a new economics capable of tackling climate breakdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854759383276,"sku":"9781839764912","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781839764912.jpg?v=1759254160"},{"product_id":"planet-on-fire-by-mathew-lawrence-9781839765100","title":"Planet on Fire","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we rebuild our lives in the wake of Covid-19 and face the challenges of ecological disaster, how can the left win a world fit for life?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlanet on Fire\u003c\/em\u003e is an urgent manifesto for a fundamental reimagining of the global economy. It offers a clear and practical road map for a future that is democratic and sustainable by design. Laurie Laybourn-Langton and Mathew Lawrence argue that it is not enough merely to spend our way out of the crisis; we must also rapidly reshape the economy to create a new way of life that can foster a healthy and flourishing environment for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlanet on Fire\u003c\/em\u003e offers a detailed and achievable manifesto for a new politics capable of tackling environmental breakdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854759416044,"sku":"9781839765100","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13856c006be078092810ccc2ed04a04c.jpg?v=1759265419"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/laurie-laybourn-langton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}