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affect the Planet? Helen points to some alternative solutions based on the experts’ tips (pp. 217–220): use more public transport, which should be more economically accessible, and the network expanded to cover the geographical territory and avoid situations of exclusion; fly less and tell others through your social network; get political and make sure that your collective voice and expectations for a better future for all are heard; join a group of volunteers; create a movement that represents your values and beliefs and promote social cohesion of your local community; become a member of a campaign group, and help to lobby for change al local level. The author reflects on the sustainable tech of the future and how it can be positive and negative simultaneously (pp. 239–254). Human ingenuity has surprisingly adapted to novel situations, e.g. the technology to make all sectors more sustainable. The author argues that this is not enough to deal with the 1.5C. Humanity really needs to make a true shift in the mobility paradigm. The key issue here, in the author’s words (pp. 276–277), is that flight-free travel is more than just a climate commitment. Is a new life paradigm that opens up more possibilities than it reduces.