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Book Synopsis'A breath of fresh air' Observer
'Passionate and authentic' GQ
'Refreshing and galvanising' Vogue
'Rousing and thoughtful' Independent
'Quite the page-turner' Evening Standard
To win the climate war, you first need to win the climate argument.
For many years, Sadiq wasn't fully aware of the dangers posed by air pollution, nor its connection with climate change. Then, aged 43, he was unexpectedly diagnosed with adult-onset asthma - brought on by the polluted London air he had been breathing for decades.
Scandalised, Sadiq underwent a political transformation that would see him become one of the most prominent global politicians fighting (and winning) elections on green issues. Since becoming Mayor of London in 2016, he has declared a climate emergency, introduced the world's first Ultra-Low Emission Zone, and turned London into the first-ever 'National Park City'.
Now, Sadiq draws on his experiences to reveal the seven ways environmental action gets blown off course - and how to get it back on track. Whether by building coalitions across the political spectrum, putting social justice at the heart of green politics, or showing that the climate crisis is a health crisis too, he offers a playbook for anyone - voter, activist or politician - who wants to win the argument on the environment.
It will help create a world where we can all breathe again.
Trade ReviewA warm, optimistic, urgent call for change -- Sathnam Sanghera, author of Empireland
A true climate leader . . . Sadiq recognises that the struggles for social justice and climate justice cannot be separated but go hand-in-hand -- Ed Miliband
If you want to build a greener world, you need to win people round to green politics. This remarkable book offers a transformative insight into how -- Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris
Since his election, Mayor Sadiq Khan has shown the world that transformative green politics is possible -- Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
Cities are where we will lose or win the climate change battle. This book offers a compelling torch of light on the path forward -- Christiana Figueres, former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
The strategic lessons he imparts mark him out as an exemplar for an age of climate breakdown . . . Deserves to be widely read . . .
Breathe is a breath of fresh air, offering an antidote to cynicism and demonstrating the power of a politics that aims to bring people together in the search for solutions. * Observer *
Practical and highly readable . . . For those wanting evidence that climate policies need not be the political kryptonite so many politicians fear, Khan's book makes a convincing - and uplifting - case. * Financial Times *
Hilarious, uplifting and yet often unexpectedly moving,
Breathe reveals what life as Mayor is really like - and offers powerful tools for anyone who wants to win the argument on climate -- Edward Enninful, Editor-in-Chief, Vogue
Combines laugh-out-load anecdotes with real insight into delivering effective action for climate . . . An absolute must read for anyone interested in politics for progressive change -- Jemima Hartshorn, co-founder of Mums for Lungs
Sadiq Khan's outstanding leadership on climate change has put London at the forefront of the global effort to stop it. This book shows the importance of doing more, faster -- Mike Bloomberg, former Mayor of New York
This funny, thoughtful and empowering book is filled with fascinating glimpses into life at City Hall . . . A powerful and practical riposte to anyone losing hope in the ability of politicians to tackle the climate crisis -- Ed Balls
It doesn't get much more fundamental than our right to breathe clean air and Sadiq Khan's hard-hitting book propels this issue into our consciousness -- Thomas Heatherwick
At 43, the Mayor of London was diagnosed with adult-onset asthma - brought on by the polluted capital city air.
Breathe is his rousing and thoughtful investigation into the politics of the climate crisis - and the path forward. * Independent *
An accessible, salutary read - well-written and sprinkled with anecdotes. * The House *
Very hopeful and interesting. -- Richard Herring
A slick read, passionate and authentic on climate issues. * GQ *
Inspiring, passionate, a great read! -- Sarah Woolnough, CEO Asthma and Lung UK
For those feeling disheartened by the scale of the environmental crisis - and the lack of meaningful action on behalf of most political leaders -
Breathe is a refreshing and galvanising call to action. * Vogue *
Quite the page-turner. * Evening Standard *
An eye-opening insight into what it's like trying to fight for the planet from inside the decision-makers. * IFL Science *
