This book is a timely and practical response to the most important challenge of our times – climate change. It provides a thoughtful and readable introduction to why this matters for everyone. It explains the relationship between climate change and the sources of energy we use, as well as important choices that we need to make for the future – for our families, schools and communities. It explores what we need to know and what people are feeling about this issue. It offers readily accessible examples of what we can do to both limit and adapt to the changes we face. Intended for the general reader, concerned citizen and those with a responsibility for young people, this book provides a clear understanding of what a more sustainable low-carbon future could look like and why this will be of benefit to both present and future generations.