Environomics
How the Green Economy is Transforming Your World
$42.67
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
18 September 2024
Summary
Why might an orangutan care which toothpaste you choose? What does your mobile phone have to do with wind turbines? And can your morning coffee really power a bus?
Economics affects every aspect of our lives, from the clothes on our backs to the bread on our tables and the fuel in our cars. And there are huge changes afoot as the global green revolution sweeps across the globe.
In this vibrant and eye-opening book, economist and broadcaster Dharshini David follows the course o…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781783966769 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1783966769 |
| Author: | Dharshini David |
| Publisher: | Elliott & Thompson Limited |
| Imprint: | Elliott & Thompson Limited |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 18 September 2024 |
| Weight: | 342g |
| Dimensions: | 156mm x 235mm |
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Critics Review
‘Opens our eyes to the everyday contributions all of us make to how the world is changing.’ Tim Marshall, author of Prisoners of Geography
‘Brings insight, verve and a much needed blend of optimism and realism’ Brett Christophers, author of The Price is Wrong: Why Capitalism Won’t Save the Planet
‘An engaging and timely book that brings the global green transition to life. Environomics highlights the scale of the challenge, but offers hope that opportunities for a more sustainable future can be seized.’ Dr Anna Valero, Centre for Economic Performance at LSE
‘An important reminder of how the economics of the environment are reshaping all our lives, from one of the economics world’s top communicators. You’ll learn something on almost every page.’ Torsten Bell, Chief Executive of the Resolution Foundation
‘Environomics is a fluent, jargon-free explanation of the complex global supply chains which underlie our consumer lifestyle… An important yet accessible addition to the green debate.’ Country & Town House
‘We need books that make the green economy real for people, and help them to see themselves as part of it. Environomics is a good place to start.’ The Earthbound Report
Dharshini David
Dharshini David is an economist and broadcaster, currently the Global Trade Correspondent for BBC News, as well as a presenter on BBC Radio 4. She began her career as an economist in government and then as HSBC Investment Bank’s UK Economist, before going on to cover financial stories for the BBC and Panorama. She has also presented business and political programmes for Sky News, including their flagship Sky News Tonight. During her career, Dharshini has also advised Tesco, acted as a consultant to Daiwa Bank, and sat as a non-executive member of one of the Financial Conduct Authority’s board. She is the author of The Almighty Dollar.
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