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We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast

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In We Are the Weather, Jonathan Safran Foer explores the central global dilemma of our time in a surprising, deeply personal, and urgent new way. Some people reject the fact, overwhelmingly supported by scientists, that our planet is warming because of human activity. But do those of us who accept the reality of human-caused climate change truly believe it? If we did, surely we would be roused to act on what we know. Will future generations distinguish between those who didn’t believe in the science of global warming and those who said they accepted the science but failed to change their lives in response? The task of saving the planet will involve a great reckoning with ourselves―with our all-too-human reluctance to sacrifice immediate comfort for the sake of the future. We have, he reveals, turned our planet into a farm for growing animal products, and the consequences are catastrophic. Only collective action will save our home and way of life. And it all starts with what we eat―and don’t eat―for breakfast. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Farrar, Straus and Giroux (September 17, 2019)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0374280002


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 00


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.6 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.51 x 1.01 x 8.61 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #795,167 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #396 in Rivers in Earth Science #729 in Climatology #843 in Food Science (Books)


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    • This book is everything
This book is brilliant and everyone should read it, even if you’re not going to change how you eat (but it would be hard no to, he makes such a compelling case) because Foer explores and dismantles the collective psychology that keeps us from acting on what we know is right. It’s not about being a climate change denier versus a climate change believer (because while they have different beliefs, both groups behave very similarly), or what side end of the political spectrum your on, it all comes down to this question: are we doing what needs to be done to save the planet? We are not. And it’s not just because the fossil fuel industry is selling the planet’s future (it is though), and we don’t just need new legislature that will regulate industries (but we do need this), what we don’t want to face is that we need to change our lifestyles. We need to change. And it’s clear we really don’t want to. The revelation for me in this book was what Foer says about emotions—how we feel about climate chang (shame, depression, anger, self-righteousness) doesn’t matter and actually gets in the way. I was a vegetarian, and then I wasn’t and everyone around me was really relieved, and then when I decided to go back to vegetarianism I felt so much shame because I’d already fallen off the wagon and I was worried my social network would roll their eyes that I was trying again. And you know what, some people did but that’s okay, because climate change isn’t about my feelings of embarrassment, or other people’s feelings of glee—it’s about doing what we know from facts and science is the right thing to do and that’s not eating animal products. My feelings about it don’t matter and that is freeing! Also, meat eating is an addiction, and like with most addictions, you’re going to relapse, so don’t beat yourself up and hang in there. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2019 by Natasha O.
    • Wonderful world changing book
This book discussed why many of us are challenged by what it takes to make real change for the health of the planet. It is eye opening, well written and a must for anyone who wonders what they can personally do to make a difference. I cannot recommend it enough. Buy this book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2022 by Peg N.
    • A Strong Moral Argument
We are fortunate to have a strong case made in the complicated discussions on climate crises. To read that each of us can make a crucial choice about our planet and its future is welcomed and necessary. As Mr Foer writes, the choice is not simple or uncomplicated, but neither is doing nothing. His compelling argument is a challenge we all must embrace. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2019 by Ed Epping
    • A fascinating, enlightening, and empowering read
I'm so glad I bought this book, because it made me think deeply as well as clarified for me how what I eat has a tremendous impact on climate change. A crucial point of We are the Weather is that fossil fuel is only one part of climate change, and that in fact, animal agriculture is one of the MOST significant contributors to climate change. Changing how we eat is a high impact activity in relationship to climate change, and one that each of us can start without waiting for governments or big industry. The details of this book are what make it powerful, as well as Foer's analysis of why human beings struggle to bridge the gap between believing in climate change, and doing what is necessary to combat it. A fascinating, enlightening, and empowering read. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2019 by Alluraluna
    • I'll save you some time...
I grant 5 stars for the message and 0 stars for the delivery. Exact quote from page 64: "This is a book about the impacts of animal agriculture on the environment. Yet I have managed to conceal that for the previous sixty-three pages." As if the reader hadn't noticed... So here's the good part: In the midst of all the media hype about electric vehicles and solar panels, Jonathan Safran Foer brings attention to the issue of planetary diet and the contribution the farming of animals is bringing to greenhouse gases. This issue shows up in "figure out your carbon footprint" apps, but this is the first time I've actually heard it talked about. It's going to take years to green up our power usage, but changing eating habits can happen overnight. Time is of the essence and this is something we can actually fix right now. If this is as big a deal as he says it is this information should be shouted from the housetops and preached in all our media. But that's not what most of the book is about. The writer wanders, meanders, tells stories, obsesses over death, and for about 40 pages (Part IV) he indulges in practically unreadable self-dialogue in which all he says is he doesn't take his own advice and he doesn't know why. The author's advice is everybody should abstain from eating any animal products before dinner and he admits he doesn't do it. Here's what is missing from the book: The author doesn't give any data to back up his assertation that if we all just didn't eat animals products for breakfast and lunch it would solve half the greenhouse gas problems. This advice implies there is a budget for how much we can eat in animal products daily and still save the planet. So what's the budget? He doesn't say. There is no discussion of the merits of the carbon footprint of some animals products over others. If he was advocating we all become vegans that information wouldn't matter, but he's saying just don't eat animal products before dinner. There are no suggestions for environmentally friendly replacements for the protein most of us get from, say, milk & cereal. If there is a budget, doesn't it make more sense to keep the milk (lower carbon footprint) and skip the hamburger (higher carbon footprint)? The author covers none of this -- I looked it up. I think I can answer the author's question about why he doesn't follow his own advice: his advice doesn't make any sense. The issue is vitally important, though, and so the value to me of reading this book was to spur me to learn more about what I can do to help save the environment before I can afford an electric vehicle or solar panels. Here's the time saver tip: to get started learning about this issue, read Section II: How to prevent the Greatest Dying, and read the Appendix, which discusses data on how animal farming contributes greenhouse gas. Skip all the rest. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2022 by Donna McFarland
    • What we CAN DO NOW to be a part of the climate change solution.
Brilliantly written and presented. Foer reminds us of our history of making great sacrifices as a nation to protect the freedoms and way of life we refuse to give up. Facts, heart and gut wrenching statistics, point to our food choices as one of the main contributors to climate change and other critical environmental concerns. The good news is that we can make different choices to immediately move to healthier environments and healthier populations. This is a must read. It is an easy read - chapters are 3-6 pages. Narrative captures attention. Just read it! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2019 by Tutucita

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