Weekly Catalogue: June 24, 2025

Our long-awaited Book Club discussion for Ayana Elizabeth Johnson’s book, What If We Get It Right?, is finally coming out this Friday, June 27th on our YouTube channel! Let’s dive into the eight sections of the book to get everyone acquainted with the material before our discussion.

1. Possibility

Opens with a “reality check” on the dire state of the environment, then shifts to the power of possibility—rooted in science, poetry, and interviews to envision a better future.

2. Replenish and Re‑Green

Focuses on restoring ecosystems and food systems, featuring voices like Judith Schwartz and Leah Penniman, and explores regenerative farming, seed sovereignty, and nature-first solutions.

3. If We Build It…

Looks at climate-smart infrastructure—from resilient design to equitable neighborhoods and AI use—through insights from architects, designers, and thinkers like Paola Antonelli.

4. Follow the Money

Examines financial levers—divestment, corporate responsibility, public spending—with commentary from Bill McKibben, Jigar Shah, and others on shifting capital toward climate solutions.

5. Culture Is the Context

Explores how storytelling, media, art, and youth activism shape climate action—from climate rom-coms to journalism—highlighting the role of narrative in change .

6. Changing the Rule

Focuses on policy and systemic change—Green and Blue New Deals, legal action, international negotiations—featuring voices like Kelly Sims Gallagher and Abigail Dillen.

7. Community Foremost

Centers community-driven resilience—diasporas, Indigenous leadership, local disaster response, and agro-communes—with perspectives from Jade Begay, Colette Pichon Battle, and others.

8. Transformation

Closes with inspiring visions—ocean-based solutions, a climate oath, joy in climate action—and wraps the book with a hopeful, action-oriented future.

For more info on the book, head here. Be Sure to tune into the Hotel Earth 360° Book Club discussion on June 27th!

Check back next week for a new Weekly Catalogue.