The Ministry of the Future
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In this masterful work of science fiction, Kim Stanley Robinson creates a captivating vision of a future that is almost upon us - a future where climate change is the defining challenge of humanity. Established in 2025, the Ministry for the Future was created to protect all living creatures and advocate for future generations. Through a series of fictional eye-witness accounts, Robinson provides a striking portrayal of how climate change will impact our world in the decades to come. But this is not a bleak, post-apocalyptic world - it is one where, with determination and collaboration, we might just be able to overcome the challenges we face. This novel is both immediate and impactful, combining desperation with hope to produce one of the most original and powerful books on climate change ever written. A must-read for anyone who is concerned about the future of our planet.