num_pages: 304
description: Inspired by insights gained in spaceflight a NASA astronaut offers key lessons to empower Earthbound readers to fight climate changeWhen Nicole Stott first saw Earth from space she realized how interconnected we are and knew she had to help protect our planetary home.In Back to Earth  Stott imparts essential lessons in problem-solving survival and crisis response that each of us can practice to make change. She knows we can overcome differences to address global issues because she saw this every day on the International Space Station. Stott shares stories from her spaceflight and insights from scientists activists and changemakers working to solve our greatest environmental challenges. She learns about the complexities of Earths biodiversity from NASA engineers working to enable life in space and from scientists protecting life on Earth for future generations. Ultimately Stott reveals how we each have the power to respect our planetary home and one another by living our lives like crewmates not passengers on an inspiring shared mission
language: English
title: Back to Earth: What Life in Space Taught Me About Our Home Planet―And Our Mission to Protect It
publisher: Seal Press