BOOKS

An ACE National Strategic Planning Framework for the United States is a game changer for climate action. After decades of inspired but fragmented efforts, 150 highly diverse Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) leaders joined forces in 2020 to build a strategic roadmap for encouraging, informing, and empowering the public to tackle the climate crisis. Their goal: push the United States and other nations to meet — and exceed — the targets of the Paris Agreement I the fastest and most equitable way possible, namely, by empowering the people.

“We urgently need public engagement on the climate issue, and this book couldn’t be more timely.”

— Jeff Nesbit, Executive Director, Climate Nexus

“The ACE Strategic Planning Framework is a readable, inspiring trail map for that journey. Read it, sign on to it, act on it!” 

— Howard Frumkin, Former Director, National Center for Environmental Health, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

“This framework is built on the best of cross-sector thinking and engagement and reinforced by climate and social sciences. It recommends the first and best path forward as a nation: by and for The People.”    

— Sarah Sutton, Cultural Sector Lead, We Are Still In

Tom Bowman has never bought the idea that some problems are too complex to solve. In his book, Resetting Our Future: What if Solving the Climate Crisis Is Simple? Bowman slices through the Gordian knot of dispiriting misperceptions surrounding climate change with razor-like precision. In the process, he offers a solution that is as accessible and inspiring as it is practical and achievable.

“Too often people dismiss climate change as a “wicked” (unsolvable) problem. As Tom Bowman explains, we have the ability to surmount this mentality…and just do it.”

— Michael Mann, Distinguished Professor, Penn State University and author of The New Climate War: The Fight to Take Back Our Planet

“The premise of this book is crucial: though climate change is complicated, the most important solution is very clear. We have to stop burning fossil fuels and do it fast. Stated that way, we can get to work.” 

— Bill McKibben, author of Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?

“Drawing on a nuanced understanding of human behavior, design thinking, and experience driving organizational change, Bowman cuts through the Gordian knot of climate change with simple, straightforward, and practical solutions. A very useful guide to anyone seeking to make a difference.”    

— Anthony Leiserowitz, Director, Yale Program on Climate Change Communication

Successful businesses have learned that going green inspires innovation, builds trust, reduces costs and increases shareholder value. The question is: How can executives and managers identify opportunities efficiently, plan their actions, and empower employees to implement positive change? The Green Edge provides the answers. Written by the meetings and events industry’s leading voice on sustainability, this book brings clarity and solid evidence to the decisions that business people wrestle with every day. The Green Edge demystifies the confusing green action landscape and empowers people to take ownership in their organization’s future.

“Tom Bowman’s Book is important for the meeting and event business. Tom offers practical advice on how to use green thinking to save money and produce better events. We need more books like this.”

— Andrew Winston, co-author of Green to Gold

“Read this book! Tom Bowman has written an important and engaging book that clearly lays out the arguments for more sustainable events and solid frameworks for how to get it done. We all need to be making every decision a sustainable decision.”

— Paul Salinger, Oracle Corporation

“Events are such a big part of what every business does, but finding greener ways to create them is so challenging. This book makes it easy. Even better, it helps companies live their brand values.”

— Elysa Hammond, Clif Bar & Company