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“This book comes at just the right moment. It is NOT too late if we get together and take action, NOW.” —Jane Goodall

Fears about climate change are fueling an epidemic of despair across the world: adults worry about their children’s future; thirty-somethings question whether they should have kids or not; and many young people honestly believe they have no future at all.

In the face of extreme eco-anxiety, scholar and award-winning author Elin Kelsey argues that our hopelessness—while an understandable reaction—is hampering our ability to address the very real problems we face. Kelsey offers a powerful solution: hope itself.

Hope Matters boldly breaks through the narrative of doom and gloom to show why evidence-based hope, not fear, is our most powerful tool for change. Kelsey shares real-life examples of positive climate news that reveal the power of our mindsets to shape reality, the resilience of nature, and the transformative possibilities of individual and collective action. And she demonstrates how we can build on positive trends to work toward a sustainable and just future, before it’s too late.


Praise for Hope Matters

“Whether you consider yourself a passionate ally of nature, a busy bystander, or anything in between, this book will uplift your spirits, helping you find hope in the face of climate crisis.”
—Veronica Joyce Lin, North American Association for Environmental Education “30 Under 30”

“A tonic in hard times.”
—Claudia Dreyguis, author of Scientific Conversations: Interviews on Science from the New York Times

“Beautifully written and an effective antidote against apathy and inaction.”
—Christof Mauch, Director, Rachel Carson Center for the Environment and Society


Published in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute.

ISBN-13: 9781771647779

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Greystone Books

Publication Date: 10-27-2020

Pages: 240

Product Dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d)

Series: David Suzuki Institute

ELIN KELSEY, PhD, is a scholar and educator, and an award-winning author of books for children and adults. She is a popular keynote speaker who regularly gives talks and leads environmental workshops across North America and around the world. Kelsey divides her time between Monterey, California, and Victoria, BC.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

1 The Power of Expectation and Belief 9

2 The Collateral Damage of Doom and Gloom 25

3 Hope Is Contagious 41

4 Stories Change 69

5 The Age of Personalization 103

6 We Are Not the Only Ones Actively Responding 121

7 The Strength of Empathy, Kindness, and Compassion 137

8 Trending Hopeful 157

Afterword 185

Acknowledgments 187

Notes 191

Index 221