There Is No Plan(et) B: Human-Environment Geography for a Changing World

There Is No Plan(et) B transforms the way students engage with human-environment geography by placing real-world complexity at the heart of learning. From climate justice to food systems, energy transitions to disaster resilience, this textbook helps students connect what they learn in the classroom to the decisions that shape our shared future. Designed with systems thinking and sustainability in mind, it invites learners from all majors to explore how human activities and biophysical systems interact—and why those interactions matter. Accessible, visually engaging, and pedagogically grounded, this book is ideal for introductory courses across disciplines: environmental science, engineering, public health, business, forestry, and beyond. Whether online, hybrid, or in-person, There Is No Plan(et) B offers a flexible, future-focused foundation for thinking critically, acting ethically, and learning spatially. Key Features - Solutions-focused systems thinking: Students analyze leverage points, feedback loops, and interdependencies across human and natural systems. - Global and local case studies: Real-world examples feature diverse communities, challenges, and responses from around the world. - Equity and justice lens: Examines who is impacted, who decides, and who benefits—across every topic. - Interactive and interdisciplinary: Aligns with majors in sustainability, health, planning, environmental policy, and STEM. - Instructor-ready: Includes assessments, rubrics, systems activities, and digital companion tools like StoryMaps and concept maps. - Built for engagement: Modular, media-rich chapters with reflection prompts, comprehension questions, and applied learning tasks.