"Climate change is real, it’s here now, it’s getting worse very fast, and the consequences if we don’t fully address it are certain to be utterly catastrophic. People like Al Gore, Bill Gates, and Paul Hawken see how terribly dangerous our situation is, but their proposals fall seriously short of what’s needed if we are to have a viable future. And that’s what makes this stunning and highly readable book by Glen Merzer so incredibly important. There are in fact steps we could take that would defeat climate change and save our world, and Glen makes it clear exactly what they are. This book is an extraordinary antidote to the hopelessness that many of us feel. But more importantly, it may very well present us with the heretofore missing key to solving what is probably the greatest problem ever to confront humanity."

— John Robbins, best-selling author and President, Food Revolution Network

"Food Is Climate is a razor-sharp analysis of the crucial role of diet for saving our home, Planet Earth. Merzer’s work provides the most concise argument I have seen for why we must revert back to the traditional diets of human beings; diets based on common starches, such as corn, potatoes, and rice. This is the same diet, I, as a medical doctor, have used to cure thousands of my patients, over the past 44 years, suffering with common chronic diseases, including obesity, diabetes, and heart disease."

— John McDougall, MD, Author, Researcher, Grandfather

“Food Is Climate powerfully makes the case that we have no choice but to go vegan, if we want to live. If you won’t do it for yourself, do it for your Mother, the Earth. Your plate is the world’s fate.”

— CHEF AJ, author of Unprocessed and the best-selling The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss

"The simple truth is that we are running out of time. It is impossible to meet any of our goals in climate change, including the Paris Climate Accords, if we do not address animal agriculture. Food Is Climate is an important part of this conversation: I hope that everyone will read it."

— Vasile Stanescu, PhD, Associate Professor of Communication, Mercer University

"Glen Merzer, in his very thought-provoking book, has demonstrated the intricate interconnections of all life forms, from the humble plankton in the high seas to the self-proclaimed most sophisticated species on earth, the human being. He has provided a clarion call to humanity to get its act together to address the impending climate crisis, and NOW! This means putting an end to what the Climate Guru Sailesh Rao refers to as the “Killing Machine.” Instead, simply let Nature regenerate the bruised earth and the bleeding oceans. It will do a great job, if we humans simply step aside, as has been demonstrated in many places in the past. Through his subtle humour and incisive logic, Merzer demolishes the theses of many high-profile commentators on climate change, including Bill Gates and Paul Hawken, who propose a laundry list of ‘to do’ actions that the author proves will have little impact on addressing the problem. An unputdownable book that is the only hope for humanity to veer away from impending collective doom and destruction."

— D.V.R. Seshadri, co-author, Smartonomics, Full Professor of Practice in the Marketing Area, Indian School of Business

"In Food Is Climate, Glen Merzer quotes Dr. Sailesh Rao describing the climate issue as “The Elephant in the Room.” In the ancient Vedic parable it is narrated as the blind men describing an elephant. That would make Al Gore, Bill Gates, Paul Hawken ‘blind viewers’—implies the subtitle of the book. Merzer’s thorough critique of the eminent votaries of climate change, whom I have respected, opened my eyes wide! After reading the book in one sitting, I (a lifelong vegetarian—have never tasted meat, chicken or fish) emptied my fridge of milk, cheese, and yogurt. Food is Climate by Glen Merzer makes an irrefutable case for the Vegan diet to save us all. Let’s take our monocultural blinders off and look/see."

— Jayana Clerk, Ph. D. Retired Professor of World Literature and Religions, City University of New York, Baruch College

"In this important book, Glen Merzer discusses the greatest sustainability challenge of our time—the devastating impacts of animal agriculture on our planet. Through focused clarity that draws upon a wide range of sources and climate research, the point is clear: humankind must realize a new future of food. Merzer compels the reader to face the 'elephant in the room' that even leading policymakers will not admit, that there is a direct connection between our food choices and climate change. This book is an alarm and a wake-up call, that our current conventional narratives fail to address not only the urgency of the situation, but its serious consequences to our very survivability."

— Dr. Joanne Kong, Author and editor of Vegan Voices, TEDx speaker

"Glen Merzer has that unique ability to tackle tough issues with humor and wisdom. If I could sum up this book in one word, it would be INCONTROVERTIBLE!"

— Shaun Monson (writer/director, EARTHLINGS and UNITY)

"Food Is Climate is a devastating exposé that makes it clear that if we wait for the government or industry to save the planet, or trust that many who call themselves “environmental activists” will save the day, we’ll still be waiting long after the chickens have come home to roost and there’s no way back. It’s all about personal responsibility, and when you read this book, you’ll understand how that responsibility begins with the food on your plate."

— Ingrid Newkirk, President, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

"Thought-provoking and entertaining to read—this book addresses the influence of diet on climate change. Yes, what we eat has a huge impact on the Earth’s climate!"

— Leslie A. Duram, PhD, Professor of Geography, Southern Illinois University

"Food Is Climate untangles the confusing and often conflicting climate change data surrounding animal ag's impact on global warming and presents tangible and real-world solutions to the major issues we face."

— Keegan Kuhn, co-director of Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret

"Glen Merzer's book speaks the really inconvenient truth to power: animal agriculture is the leading cause of climate change, habitat destruction, human world hunger, and preventable human disease. The Powers-that-Be need to read it now. We are headed toward a climate apocalypse if we don't look at this issue."

— Jane Velez-Mitchell, NY Times bestselling author/journalist

"Food Is Climate is the only book in the world that discloses the complete truth about the relationship — and the timeline of discovery — between humans eating animals, climate change and our steadily declining chances for surviving much longer as a species. It shines a bright, embarrassing light on Al Gore, one of the few globally recognized leaders who understand the complete truth about climate change—but lacks the courage to share that crucial knowledge with the public. Maybe this book will help to shame him into taking a global stand on the most crucial topic in the history of humanity. Leveraging his global fame and wealth, he could make a real difference by loudly, and urgently, sharing the truth with the public about the paramount importance of a rapid shift to plant-based eating throughout the world."

— J. Morris Hicks, author of Healthy Eating, Healthy World and OUTCRY, Urgent Alarms from Our Planet and What We Can Do About Them

"A very readable story of man's impact on climate, seeing through the 'clean energy' mantra that has most of us mesmerized. This story is how cutting down trees, degrading land, stripping the seas of their natural climate defense, has destroyed the natural world and climate, and how our ravenous appetites, particularly for red meat and dairy, are killing the systems that keep us alive. Not to mention the compelling expose of how industries with vested interests have distorted even United Nations reports to avoid scrutiny. It smells like big tobacco strategies all over again. Merzer reveals how the work of Al Gore and others have misled us with a narrative that is blind to the real changes that are needed and shows us the transformational power of trees, soils, and removing livestock. I strongly believe Merzer is right, and we need to get behind these ideas."

— Gerard Wedderburn-Bisshop, Former Principal Scientist, Queensland Government Natural Resources, Australia; Lead Scientist and Founder, World Preservation Foundation