New release: December 2026

The Heat is On

Climate change is the biggest story on Earth. Through bold illustrations and eye-opening data, The Heat is On explores the causes, consequences and solutions shaping our world.

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Climate change, visualised

Climate change can feel like a huge, confusing problem but it doesn't have to be. Through charts, maps and illustration, we break down the story of our changing planet — clearly, honestly and with absolutely no confusing jargon.

Back to basics

Every story needs a beginning. We start with the essentials — what's the difference between climate and weather, and what's causing our planet to heat up?

Open book showing what climate is, with a globe and a map of climate zones

Understand the data

It's easy to get lost in the mountain of data out there, but we've done the hard work for you by drawing out the numbers that matter most and presenting them in clear charts and striking illustrations.

Open book showing a chart of global land and ocean temperature anomalies since 1850

What can we do?

Climate change is a mammoth challenge but it's one we can tackle together. We break down some of the practical ways in which we can all help to protect our precious planet.

Open book explaining the five Rs of sustainability: refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose and recycle

Reviewed by scientists

Each chapter has been reviewed by at least two independent experts in the field to ensure the content is of high quality and scientifically accurate.

Open book showing sustainable agriculture charts and a map of climate impacts

Download the first chapter

Take a sneak peek at the first chapter of the book to get a taste of what’s to come.

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The Heat is On is coming out in December 2026 but you can pre-order now to make sure you get your copy as soon as it comes out.

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The people behind the book

We are grateful to everyone who has helped make this book possible - from our expert peer reviewers to the students who provided their honest feedback during school visits. Special thanks goes to Federica Vitali, for keeping us on track and making sure the book became a reality.

Julia Robinson

Julia is an award-winning science and health journalist, currently working as a science correspondent for Chemistry World. She's passionate about making complex science accessible to everyone — and about playing her part in the fight against climate change.

Maria Gonzalez

Maria is an art editor and infographic artist with over 25 years’ experience in print media. Through her work she aims to cut through the noise, making critical topics like climate change accessible and helping to drive meaningful action through compelling, accurate storytelling.

Pre-order today

The Heat is On is coming out in December 2026 but you can pre-order now to make sure you get your copy as soon as it comes out.

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The Heat is On

Climate change, visualised

Back to basics

Understand the data

What can we do?

Reviewed by scientists

Download the first chapter

Pre-order today

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The people behind the book

Julia Robinson

Maria Gonzalez

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