Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World

Written by Katharine Hayhoe

Narrated by Katharine Hayhoe

United Nations Champion of the Earth, climate scientist, and evangelical Christian Katharine Hayhoe changes the debate on how we can save our future in this nationally bestselling “optimistic view on why collective action is still possible—and how it can be realized” (The New York Times).

Called “one of the nation’s most effective communicators on climate change” by The New York Times, Katharine Hayhoe knows how to navigate all sides of the conversation on our changing planet. A Canadian climate scientist living in Texas, she negotiates distrust of data, indifference to imminent threats, and resistance to proposed solutions with ease. Over the past fifteen years Hayhoe has found that the most important thing we can do to address climate change is talk about it—and she wants to teach you how.

In Saving Us, Hayhoe argues that when it comes to changing hearts and minds, facts are only one part of the equation. We need to find shared values in order to connect our unique identities to collective action. This is not another doomsday narrative about a planet on fire. It is a multilayered look at science, faith, and human psychology, from an icon in her field—recently named chief scientist at The Nature Conservancy.

Drawing on interdisciplinary research and personal stories, Hayhoe shows that small conversations can have astonishing results. Saving Us leaves us with the tools to open a dialogue with your loved ones about how we all can play a role in pushing forward for change.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
• Release date: Sep 21, 2021
• ISBN: 9781797120539

Katharine Hayhoe

Katharine Hayhoe is a climate scientist and chief scientist for The Nature Conservancy. She is also the Endowed Professor in Public Policy and Public Law and Paul W. Horn Distinguished Professor at Texas Tech University. She has been named a United Nations Champion of the Earth and one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People, and serves as the climate ambassador for the World Evangelical Alliance. Katharine was a lead author for the US Second, Third, and Fourth National Climate Assessments, hosts the PBS digital series Global Weirding, and has written for The New York Times. Her TED Talk “The Most Important Thing You Can Do to Fight Climate Change: Talk About It” has been viewed over 5 million times. She has a BSc in physics and astronomy from the University of Toronto and an MS and a PhD in atmospheric science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Reviews for Saving Us

[akiko olsen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I like the storytelling and guide on how to talk about climate change, the impact we can have, and the case for hope. All three are essential ingredients for our collective fight.
Evidence from varying worldviews helped to show—and I’m sure—convince every single person why we should care about climate change.

[Andie Hansen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Phenomenonal! Although written by a Christian climate scientist, this book should appeal to people of all faiths and backgrounds, including those who are curious but doubtful about climate change. In my opinion, she does hype up the climate solutions a little bit more than they deserve given how serious the threats are, but I appreciate her efforts at giving readers hope. and hope really is essential.

Even though it's a daunting challenge, there is so much we can do by talking about climate change with our loved ones, mobilizing to create larger societal changes, and finally making personal life changes if possible - such as flying less, eating less meat, and so on.

[chris · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Upbeat deep knowledge of the climate crisis. Full of wisdom and inspiration.
Essential reading

[Hillary · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Life-changing. I’ve been binge-studying this topic as a middle-school ELA teacher and master’s student. During a chance conversation with my superfriend, and with restaurant diners who we happened to meet at the close-by table, one nice woman mentioned a climate group she belongs to, and she said she loved this book, Saving Us. It was already on my scribd list, so I started it and wrapped it up within record time. I’ll go back to it and my notes to help me teach and write my master’s paper. I will also return to it for myself, for tips, connections, inspiration, and reminders to keep taking the many all-important steps toward a future we can leave to our loved ones and yours.

[Ronnie Perkins · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Really good, some of the chapters seemed like stuff I’ve heard over and over again, but the stuff being accomplished out there and the writers ending message is powerful and makes me hopeful. It was easy to listen to and very informative.

[J W · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Finally, I feel good about my place in this mess we call climate change. Factual and sober yet hopeful and empowering, "Saving Us" lends great strength to the fight for a healthier Earth. Please, don't pass it up.

[J Boyd · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Inspiring and practical and beautifully read! I highly recommend this.

[ipman0 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A very timely and well written book. Hayhoe is clearly an excellent communicator about climate change and her ideas and stories show us a way forward. Talking about our shared values, bonding over them, and seeing how climate change impacts those we care about is the key to inspiring us to take action. This is a must-read for anyone who has even a little concern about what the next ten years will bring.

[Dexter Richardson · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Katharine Hayhoe provides her thoughts on how divergent interest can work together to tackle the world climate and environmental crisis. The book is worth the read from the given suggestions on how people can become involved in this huge task of saving on our planet. Dr. Hayhoe is hopeful that we can save our planet from the challenges of the climate and environmental crisis.