Emergency on Planet Earth
Emergency on Planet Earth is a free easy-to-read in-depth guide to what’s happening, why, and where we are heading.
Published in September 2020, the document covers the science of both the climate and ecological emergencies in a clear and comprehensive way, no matter your level of scientific experience. It was written by science communicator Dr Emily Grossman with the support of some of our scientists. It has been rigorously fact-checked, referenced and reviewed by a wide range of experts, and has been endorsed by some of the leading voices in the field.
“A fantastic communication summary of the science of climate/ecological crises. This document represents more than a year of careful work by one of the UK’s most talented and dedicated science communicators, with the support of some of its most eminent climate scientists. It should be of immense help to journalists, educators and anyone who cares about human life on earth, but often has difficulty navigating the scientific knowledge. This is an immense step forward in creating an educated public on climate topics.”
Professor Julia Steinberger, Professor of Social Ecology and Ecological Economics at the University of Lausanne and Lead Author of Working Group 3 of the IPCC 6th Assessment Report
You can access the guide as a Google Doc which can be downloaded and printed.
You can also go to our Frequently Asked Questions about the science of the planetary crisis.
