University of Cambridge: Earth Heroes
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- ISBN 9781788008594
- Dimensions: 129 x 198mm
- Publication Date: 09 Apr 2026
- Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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Now available in a fully revised and updated paperback edition, produced in collaboration with the University of Cambridge, this inspirational collection of stories about how individual people are saving the planet is the ultimate gift for any aspiring climate activist.
When faced with climate change, the biggest threat that our planet has ever confronted, it's easy to feel as if nothing you do can really make a difference . . . but this book proves that individual people can change the world. With 22 inspirational stories celebrating the pioneering work of a selection of Earth Heroes from all around the globe, from Greta Thunberg and David Attenborough to Yin Yuzhen and Isatou Ceesay, each tale is a beacon of hope in the fight for the future of our planet, proving that one person, no matter how small, can make a difference.
Featuring Amelia Telford, Andrew Turton and Pete Ceglinski, Bittu Sahgal, Chewang Norphel, David Attenborough, Doug Smith, Ellen MacArthur, Felix Finkbeiner, Greta Thunberg, Isabel Soares, Isatou Ceesay, Marina Silva, Melati and Isabel Wijsen, Mohammed Rezwan, Perrine Bulgheroni & Charles Herve-Gruyer, Renée King-Sonnen, Rok Rozman, Sheila Watt-Cloutier, Stella McCartney, William Kamkwamba, Yin Yuzhen and Yvon Chouinard.
Lily Dyu lives in a valley in Wales, UK. Growing up, she wanted to be a writer, then an astronaut. Her favorite things are running in the mountains, camping, and watching the night sky. Through her writing, she loves to tell true stories about people from all over the world.
Jackie Lay (Illustrator)
Jackie Lay is an illustrator and animator in Washington, D.C. who has always had a passion for animals and the environment. As a child, she exclusively drew foxes and raccoons for a year before finally moving on to a bigger repertoire.
