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Earth: The Sequel: The Race to Reinvent Energy and Stop Global Warming
Miriam Horn
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Description for Earth: The Sequel: The Race to Reinvent Energy and Stop Global Warming
Paperback. How to harness the great forces of capitalism to save the world from catastrophe. Num Pages: 304 pages, 12 illustrations. BIC Classification: PD; TH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 208 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 370. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
The forecasts are grim and time is running out, but that’s not the end of the story. In this book, Fred Krupp, longtime president of Environmental Defense Fund, brings a surprisingly hopeful message: We can solve global warming. And in doing so, we will build the new industries, jobs, and fortunes of the twenty-first century.In these pages the reader will encounter the bold innovators and investors who are reinventing energy and the ways we use it. These entrepreneurs are poised to remake the world’s biggest business and save the planet—if America’s political leaders give them a fair chance to compete. ... Read more
The forecasts are grim and time is running out, but that’s not the end of the story. In this book, Fred Krupp, longtime president of Environmental Defense Fund, brings a surprisingly hopeful message: We can solve global warming. And in doing so, we will build the new industries, jobs, and fortunes of the twenty-first century.In these pages the reader will encounter the bold innovators and investors who are reinventing energy and the ways we use it. These entrepreneurs are poised to remake the world’s biggest business and save the planet—if America’s political leaders give them a fair chance to compete. ... Read more
Product Details
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
WW Norton & Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Number of Pages
306
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780393334197
SKU
KRA0005211
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Miriam Horn
Miriam Horn is the author of two previous books, including the New York Times best-selling Earth: The Sequel. She works at Environmental Defense Fund and lives in New York City. In his twenty-three years as president of Environmental Defense Fund, Fred Krupp has been the foremost champion of harnessing market forces for environmental ends. He lives in Connecticut.
Reviews for Earth: The Sequel: The Race to Reinvent Energy and Stop Global Warming
"Instead of dwelling on the negative, the authors suggest that policy changes will allow businesses to halt global warming... An upbeat, forward-looking assessment of what the future could bring." "An inspiring message of hope for individuals and a rousing call to action to political leaders worldwide."