“Be good to yourself or good to the planet? Give up driving cars and eating bacon, or do both and feel guilty about it? If you think these are your choices, you’re in for quite a surprise—and quite a treat. Smart, funny, and truly illuminating, Leave the Lights On is grounded in cutting-edge science and filled with practical advice about how to live more joyfully and more sustainably at precisely the same time. Who knew that saving the world could be so much fun?”—Daniel Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness
“Dunn and Zhao combine rigorous research with practical wisdom to show that the most effective climate change actions are also the most personally rewarding ones – and that individual decisions can cascade into systemic change. The result is a remarkable book that is both scientifically sound and genuinely inspiring.”
—Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive, When, and The Power of Regret
“Dunn and Zhao show that there are plenty of ways to find joy while tackling climate change. With actionable tips to uplevel happiness and have an impact through low-carbon treats, investments, vacations, and much more, Leave the Lights On is a must read. This book will help people make smarter, happier choices—and stick with them.”—Annie Duke, author of Thinking in Bets
“Leave the Lights On is that rare book that manages to be both inspiring and practical. Dunn and Zhao bust the myth that saving the planet requires sacrifice, showing us instead that low-carbon choices can bring more happiness, not less. With crisp science, witty stories, and actionable tips, they offer a brilliant playbook for making small choices that add up to a big impact. I loved it!”
—Sonja Lyubomirsky, author of The How of Happiness
“This book makes it fun to fight climate change. A pair of experts in psychology and sustainability reveal how to protect the environment without making yourself miserable.” —Adam Grant, author of Think Again and host of the podcast Re:Thinking
“Where do joy and climate action meet? Right here in this book—as they can in our lives. The authors offer us a guide to brightening the future we all share.”
—Katharine K. Wilkinson, co-editor of All We Can Save and author of Climate Wayfinding
“Fixing climate change has often been sold as a sacrifice: if we want to have any future, we’ll have to suffer today to get there. This book turns that thinking upside down. Improve your happiness and wellbeing while also reducing your carbon footprint? Many would argue that this is too good to be true; Dunn and Zhao expertly show us that it is not.” —Hannah Ritchie, author of Not the End of the World
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