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L. Hunter Lovins, Paul Hawken, Amory B. Lovins |
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Natural Capitalism: The Next Industrial Revolution
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If the future of our planet concerns you, "Natural Capitalism" might be the conduit for your environmental activism. Hawken, alongside the Lovins, delivers a compelling argument that bridges ecology with economics, suggesting tangible solutions for businesses and consumers alike. It's not just a book; it's an awakening to the potential harmony between industry and nature. This could redefine your understanding of wealth and progress in an age where ecological mindfulness is not just idealistic, but increasingly imperative.
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Paul Hawken
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Drawdown : The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Roll Back Global Warming
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This book provides a comprehensive and well-researched set of realistic solutions to climate change. It offers 100 techniques and practices to reduce carbon emissions and achieve drawdown. The solutions range from well-known clean energy approaches to lesser-known practices such as educating girls in lower-income countries and land use practices that pull carbon out of the air. The book promises cascading benefits to human health, security, prosperity, and well-being. It is the ideal environmental sciences textbook, but too interesting and inspiring to be called a textbook.
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Anna Lowenhaupt Tsing
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The Mushroom at the End of the World : On the Possibility of Life in Capitalist Ruins
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"The Mushroom at the End of the World" is an eye-opening exploration of the unexpected connections between human destruction and the natural world's resilience. Author Anna Lowenhaupt Tsing follows the journey of matsutake mushrooms, a valuable commodity in Japan, and the varied characters involved in its commerce. Through their stories, Tsing examines the possibilities for collaborative survival in damaged landscapes and offers a unique perspective on the impact of capitalism on our planet's ecosystems. This book will appeal to those interested in environmental studies, anthropology, and economics.
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Carolyn Steel
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Vintage
Sitopia : How Food Can Save the World
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Sitopia by Carolyn Steel is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of food, sustainability, and culture. Through her unique lens, she invites readers to reimagine our food system as a means for healing both our bodies and the planet. With engaging storytelling and a wealth of research, Steel provides a clear and compelling case for why quality food should be at the forefront of our collective consciousness. Readers will come away from this book with a deeper appreciation for the power of food to transform our world. Highly recommend for foodies, environmentalists, and anyone searching for a path towards a healthier and more just future.
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Naomi Klein
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Penguin
This Changes Everything : Capitalism vs. the Climate
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This book is a wake-up call to the damaging effects of capitalism on our planet. Naomi Klein exposes the false narratives around the climate debate, challenging our addiction to profit and growth. By showcasing inspiring examples of global resistance, she offers a glimmer of hope for a better future. This Changes Everything is an urgent and essential read for anyone seeking to understand and address the climate crisis.
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Charles Emmerson
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Publicaffairs
The Future History of the Arctic
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"The Future History of the Arctic" is a must-read for those interested in global affairs, natural resources, climate change, and geopolitics. Charles Emmerson provides an insightful reflection on the history of the Arctic region, highlighting the forces that shaped it over the years, and introducing the players in politics, business, science, and society who are struggling to control its future. This engrossing book tells the story of how the Arctic is coming of age, full of opportunities and challenges, and how those who will determine its destiny strive to mold it.
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Jonathan Watts
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Faber
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When a Billion Chinese Jump : How China Will Save Mankind - or Destroy it
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"When a Billion Chinese Jump" is a must-read for individuals who are interested in understanding China's environmental crisis and its impact on the world. This book captures the essence of the challenges facing China's environmental issues and highlights the urgent need for immediate action. Jonathan Watts provides an insightful view of China's environmental crisis by combining detailed research with on-the-ground reporting. The most unique and distinctive feature of this book is its focus on the human element. Watts vividly portrays individual lives in a country all too often viewed as a faceless state. This book serves as a wake-up call to all readers to take immediate action to help save our planet.
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Paul Hawken
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Harperbusiness
The Ecology of Commerce : A Declaration of Sustainability
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This book could be a good read for someone who is passionate about the environment and wants to make a difference through their work. It offers a visionary program that businesses can follow to help restore the planet, making it the first important book of the 21st century. With its revolutionary insights, it challenges the traditional relationship between business and the environment, providing a roadmap for sustainability and making a compelling case for why businesses should prioritize ecological restoration.
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Robert Costanza, Ida Kubiszewski |
Wspc
Creating A Sustainable And Desirable Future: Insights From 45 Global Thought Leaders
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The major challenge for the current generation of mankind is to develop a shared vision of a future that is both desirable to the vast majority of humanity and ecologically sustainable. Creating a Sustainable and Desirable Future offers a broad, critical discussion on what such a future should or can be, with global perspectives written by some of the world's leading thinkers, Wendell Berry, Van Jones, Frances Moore Lappe, Peggy Liu, Hunter Lovins, Gus Speth, Bill McKibben, and many more.
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Frank Jotzo, Budy P. Resosudarmo |
Iseas-yusof
Ishak
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Working With Nature Against Poverty - Development, Resources And The Environment In Eastern Indonesia
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"Working With Nature Against Poverty" is a comprehensive guide for those interested in sustainable development and the environment in Eastern Indonesia. The book addresses the trade-offs and synergies between development, social concerns, and the environment in Papua, Maluku, and East Nusa Tenggara. It offers strategies for mining and forestry, tackles biodiversity conservation and climate change, discusses public administration, and public health. The book is written by leading scholars and experts on the region, making it an essential resource for anyone working in or interested in sustainable development in Eastern Indonesia.
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