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Climate capitalism : capitalism in the age of climate change / L. Hunter Lovins and Boyd Cohen.
| Author/creator | Lovins, L. Hunter, 1950- |
| Other author | Cohen, Boyd. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Hill and Wang, 2011. |
| Description | 390 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Entrepreneuring the solutions: the business case for climate protection -- Energy efficiency: low hanging fruit that grows back -- Both are better: energy efficiency and renewable energy unleash the new energy economy -- Green buildings, green neighborhoods: where climate capitalism lives -- Moving on -- World without oil -- Growing a better world -- Carbon markets: indulgences, hot air or the new currency? -- Adapting to climate chaos -- A future that works -- How to calculate and offset your carbon emissions. |
| Abstract | This book draws from case studies of businesses of all sizes to show the ways in which sustainability efforts can generate profits. In it the authors prove that the future of capitalism in a recession-riddled, carbon-constrained world will be built on innovations that cutting-edge leaders are bringing to the market today. These companies are creating jobs and driving innovation. This work delivers hundreds of in depth case studies of international corporations, small businesses, NGOs, and municipalities to prove that energy efficiency and renewable resources are already driving prosperity. While highlighting business opportunities across a range of sectors, including energy, construction, transportation, and agriculture technologies, they also show why the ex-CIA director Jim Woolsey drives a solar-powered plugin hybrid vehicle. His bumper sticker says it all: "Osama bin Laden hates my car." Corporate executives, entrepreneurs, environmentalists, and concerned citizens alike will find profitable ideas within these pages. In ten information-packed chapters, the book gives tangible examples of early adopters across the globe who see that the low-carbon economy leads to increased profits and economic growth. It offers a clear and concise road map to the new energy economy and a cooler planet. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2011003809 |
| ISBN | 9780809034734 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0809034735 (alk. paper) |
| Standard identifier# | 3456992 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HC79.E5 L67 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |