Climate Capitalism: Winning the Global Race to Zero Emissions / "An important re

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Climate Capitalism by Akshat Rathi Ten inspiring breakthroughs from inside the global race towards zero emissions. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A green economy is not only possible, its profitable.In this vital antidote for climate anxiety, award-winning journalist Akshat Rathi uncovers ten unlikely heroes creating the key breakthroughs for a green economy.From the Chinese bureaucrat who did more to make electric cars a reality than Elon Musk, to the Danish students who helped to build the worlds longest-operating wind turbine and the American oil executive building the technology that can reverse climate damages, we meet the people bending the emissions curve and making a prosperous future possible.Bringing together business, politics, activism and technology, their stories show us the tools we need to solve the climate crisis, and how its more profitable to save the world than destroy it. Author Biography Akshat Rathi is an award-winning senior reporter for Bloomberg News. He is the host of Zero, a climate podcast for Bloomberg Green. He has a PhD in organic chemistry from the University of Oxford, and a BTech in chemical engineering from the Institute of Chemical Technology in Mumbai. He has worked for Quartz, The Economist and the Royal Society of Chemistry. His writings have also been published in Nature, The Hindu, Guardian, Ars Technica, and Chemistry World, among others. He lives with his wife in London, UK. Review Few books on either climate or capitalism manage to be as insightful as they are readable, but Rathi cracks it. He delivers his powerful and hopeful message with both substance and style, and reminds us of the immensely important role of great storytelling as we reimagine our economy -- Paul Polman, co-author of NET-POSITIVE and former CEO of Unilever[A] bold new book. Climate change is a crisis that requires urgent action, but Rathi shows how we can harness capitalism to tackle it. Give it to the doomsayer in your life -- John Schwartz, journalism professor at UT Austin and veteran NYT reporterAre you suffering from climate anxiety? Go take a few deep breaths and then pre-order this book. Youll learn about fascinating people who show that solutions for climate change are both possible and profitable -- Will Mathis, reporter for Bloomberg NewsThere are very few people as well-situated as Akshat Rathi is to describe and assess our current efforts to cope with climate change . . . Here he puts it all together in a marvelous report . . . [Rathi] gives hope that we might make it work. An inspiring book! -- Kim Stanley RobinsonIts easy to feel fear or despair in the face of humanitys greatest challenge, but fortunately work on solutions began decades ago . . . Rathis brilliantly written account of some of those stories is an inspiration to keep going in a fight which we have no other option than to win -- Bryony Worthington, member of the UKs House of LordsAddressing climate change will make us richer, happier, healthier, more equal and more safe. Do we take the bargain? That is the animating question of Rathis illuminating and incisive book, which offers the dazzling and deeply reported argument that the answer should be, overwhelmingly, yes -- David Wallace-Wells, author of THE UNINHABITABLE EARTHClimate innovation has accelerated far faster than many realize and by shining a spotlight on the solutions and innovators driving progress, Climate Capitalism is an important read for anyone in need of optimism about our ability to build a clean energy future -- Bill GatesA highly readable reminder that efforts to cut emissions are achieving a lot more than is widely realised. Rathi brings this shift to life with engaging stories of people behind some of the most important advances in recent decades-- Pilita Clark, Financial Times Details ISBN1529329949 Author Akshat Rathi ISBN-10 1529329949 ISBN-13 9781529329940 Format Paperback Publisher John Murray Press Language English Year 2024 Publication Date 2024-09-24 UK Release Date 2024-09-24 Imprint John Murray Publishers Ltd Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 333.79 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Pages 272 Subtitle Winning the Global Race to Zero Emissions / "An important read for anyone in need of optimism" Bill Gates AU Release Date 2024-09-24 NZ Release Date 2024-09-24 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:160507810;

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