A rapidly warming earth is affecting the lives of millions, from the water-stressed mountains of the Arabian Peninsula to the wildfires raging through America’s most populated regions.

Now Arthur Snell, an expert on geopolitics and climate change, reveals how an alternative future is still possible. He has more than 30 years experience in conflict zones and fragile states throughout the Middle East and Africa.

His new book elemental is divided into four sections – Earth, Air, Fire and Water – in which he blends reportage with analysis and interviews with key experts, policymakers and politicians.

While the challenges of a warming planet drive conflict among nations, he says they will also encourage innovation, upending global power structures and pioneering ways of living.

“A powerful, passionate and utterly convincing book . . .”

Lord Peter Ricketts