Way Out
Capitalism in the Age of Climate Change
Published on 10. April 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-0-8090-3469-7 (ISBN)
Description
Believe in climate change. Or don't. It doesn't matter. But you'd better understand this: the best route to rebuilding our economy, our cities, and our job markets, as well as assuring national security, is doing precisely what you would do if you were scared to death about climate change. Whether you're the head of a household or the CEO of a multinational corporation, embracing efficiency, innovation, renewables, carbon markets, and new technologies is the smartest decision you can make. It is the most profitable, too. And, oh yes, you'll help save the planet.
Reviews / Votes
""Climate Capitalism "is a must-read for entrepreneurs, investors, industry experts, and corporations interested in capitalizing on the greatest wealth-creation opportunity of our lifetime: solving climate change." --Jigar Shah, founder, SunEdison, and CEO, Carbon War Room "If you wonder whether there is any hope of humankind's dealing successfully with climate change, read this book. It is a virtual compendium of what is going on already from which to draw hope and, more important, inspiration." --Ray Anderson, chairman and founder, Interface, Inc. "Coping with climate change requires challenging conventional wisdom and showing where our interests--global, national, corporate, and personal--really lie. "Climate Capitalism "eloquently defines those interests and the role that market forces could and should play." --Sir Crispin Tickell, chair emeritus, Climate Institute "Should be on every CEO's reading list and required in every corporate boardroom." --Bill Becker, executive director, Presidential Climate Action Project "Well supported with examples of real business practice." --Ed Crooks, "Financial Times " "In "Climate Capitalism," L. Hunter Lovins and Boyd Cohen present in crisp, clear terms how smart economics hold the key to addressing the multiple crises--from financial to food, climate to resource scarcity--facing the world." --Achim Steiner, executive director, United Nations Environment Programme "The ultimate guide for business and government leaders who see the opportunities in our rapidly changing world but don't yet know how to win." --Will Semmes, former director, California Conservation Corps "For those seeking to implement genuine climate solutions, and make money doing so, "Climate Capitalism "cannot be recommended highly enough." --Tom Carnac, director of innovation, Carbon Disclosure Project "A blueprint to recalibrate the economy to the realities of climate destabilization. A must-read." --David Orr, Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of EnvironmMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
549 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8090-3469-7 (9780809034697)
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Persons
Named a Time magazine 2000 Hero of the Planet and called by Newsweek "the green business icon," L. Hunter Lovins is president and founder of Natural Capitalism Solutions and Chief Insurgent of the Madrone Project. Her clients include large companies like Walmart; small companies like Clif Bar; the Pentagon; the United Nations; cities around the world; and the energy minister of Afghanistan, to name just a few.