Balancing Planet takes readers on a sweeping journey through Earth’s climate history - from the fiery beginnings of the planet to the ice ages, from the rise of human civilisation to the unprecedented warming of today. Combining science, history, mythology and philosophy, this book explores how climate has shaped life and how life - particularly humanity - now shapes climate.

Through vivid storytelling, readers will explore: The cataclysmic events that forged Earth’s atmosphere and oceans. Icebound continents and dramatic warming periods that prefigure today’s climate challenges. How humans first began altering the climate through agriculture, deforestation and the Industrial Revolution. The accelerating impact of fossil fuels, urbanisation and global industry. Modern climate science, international agreements and the complex politics of global warming. Cutting-edge solutions: renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, carbon capture, re-wilding and climate-resilient technologies. Ethical, cultural and mythological perspectives on stewardship, justice and humanity’s role as a conscious force on the planet.

Balancing Planet is not only an authoritative guide to climate science but also a call to action. It inspires hope while showing readers the real, actionable steps that can lead to a thriving, regenerative Earth. This is a book for anyone who wants to understand the past, navigate the present and shape a sustainable future.