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A Financial Times BEST BOOKS OF 2021 Engaging authoritative and very timely Marco Alvera spells Hydrogen s critical role as an energy store in the clean power transition Mike Berners Lee author of THERE IS NO PLANET B Picture this It s 2050 The looming shadow of climate change is finally receding The planet s temperature is stabilising Rainforests and coral reefs beginning to thrive once more We are returning to equilibrium with nature This isn t wishful thinking it can be our reality We just need to embrace hydrogen the missing link The beauty of hydrogen is its simplicity It s simple to make and simple to use You are essentially bottling sunlight from renewable energy sources in the form of hydrogen and using it to bring clean energy to every corner of the globe The best part about hydrogen is that when you use it the only by product is water As energy expert Marco Alvera explains if we re going to heal the climate we need to start thinking big This book is the blueprint for how to get us there Whether you are a policy maker a business person an activist or simply curious the message is this there is hope for us and our planet Hydrogen can help save the world

In a world demanding climate action the oil rich Gulf states face a pivotal moment Can they transform their economies built on fossil fuels into sustainable powerhouses This seminal work offers a comprehensive analysis of how Saudi Arabia the United Arab Emirates and Qatar are navigating the complex transition towards decarbonization Examining the intertwined forces of economic necessity geopolitical shifts and environmental pressures the book illuminates the difficult choices and trade offs these nations face Through rigorous examination it reveals the innovative policies technological advancements and evolving social contracts shaping the Gulf s energy future while critically assessing the impact of decarbonization on their macroeconomic growth This book is essential reading for scholars policymakers and industry leaders seeking to understand the complexities of the Gulf s energy landscape and its implications for the global fight against climate change

Accessible but authoritative, this book features scores of case studies to help readers learn from other people''s successes and mistakes. From keeping ahead of environment legislation to green marketing, "The Green Guide for Business" is indispensable for every company on with an environmental conscience. Accesible y al mismo tiempo una importante base, este libro nos presenta casos de estudio tomados de situaciones reales que ayudaran al lector a aprender del exito y de los errores de personas reales...

This book presents a thorough overview and assessment of the economics of the wildlife trade for scholars and conservationists requiring only a basic understanding of economic principles It will appeal to scholars practitioners and policymakers in the field of wildlife conservation who are conversant in basic economics

This landmark report explains the current state of play in relation to biodiversity loss and explores the ways in which we can find a sustainable path to deal with this problem one that will require us to change how we think act and measure success

This landmark report explains the current state of play in relation to biodiversity loss and explores the ways in which we can find a sustainable path to deal with this problem one that will require us to change how we think act and measure success

A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST ECONOMICS BOOK OF 2022 A landmark book The Blue Commons is at once a brilliant synthesis a searing analysis and an inspiring call to action David Bollier With remarkable erudition passion and lyricism Guy Standing commands the reader to wake up to the threat posed by rentier capitalism s violent policies for extraction exploitation and depletion of that which is both common to us all but also vital to our survival the sea and all within it Ann Pettifor Shines a bright light on the economy of the oceans directing us brilliantly towards where a sustainable future lies Danny Dorling This is a powerful visionary book essential reading for all who yearn for a better world Jason Hickel The sea provides more than half the oxygen we breathe food for billions of people and livelihoods for hundreds of millions But giant corporations are plundering the world s oceans aided by global finance and complicit states following the neoliberal maxim of Blue Growth The situation is dire rampant exploitation and corruption now drive all aspects of the ocean economy destroying communities intensifying inequalities and driving fish populations and other ocean life towards extinction The Blue Commons is an urgent cal

A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST ECONOMICS BOOK OF 2022 A landmark book The Blue Commons is at once a brilliant synthesis a searing analysis and an inspiring call to action David Bollier With remarkable erudition passion and lyricism Guy Standing commands the reader to wake up to the threat posed by rentier capitalism s violent policies for extraction exploitation and depletion of that which is both common to us all but also vital to our survival the sea and all within it Ann Pettifor Shines a bright light on the economy of the oceans directing us brilliantly towards where a sustainable future lies Danny Dorling This is a powerful visionary book essential reading for all who yearn for a better world Jason Hickel The sea provides more than half the oxygen we breathe food for billions of people and livelihoods for hundreds of millions But giant corporations are plundering the world s oceans aided by global finance and complicit states following the neoliberal maxim of Blue Growth The situation is dire rampant exploitation and corruption now drive all aspects of the ocean economy destroying communities intensifying inequalities and driving fish populations and other ocean life towards extinction The Blue Commons is an urgent cal

Cada año que pasa aumenta la cantidad y variedad de recursos minerales que se extraen. Todas las tecnologías requieren grandes cantidades de materias primas, algunas de ellas muy escasas. En un planeta con recursos limitados, ¿habra suficiente para satisf

Focusing on cities in the European Arctic this book consolidates research on sustainable development local and urban governance and transnational cooperation It will be relevant to researchers social scientists policymakers practitioners and NGOs in the fields of global governance sustainable development and environmental studies

This book introduces and explores the concept of the green entrepreneurial economy Defined as an economic model centered on environmentally driven business transformations that support sustainable development it prioritizes environmentally responsible business practices that align with the Sustainable Development Goals SDGs The book provides a detailed analysis of future opportunities for sustainable development within the green entrepreneurial economy It systematically organizes key directions and identifies pressing challenges in this field The authors share their international expertise with a particular focus on developed and developing nations highlighting the unique and pioneering approaches of countries in Central Asia Russia and the Eurasian Economic Union EAEU Additionally the book examines sector specific prospects for advancing sustainability in agriculture energy circular industries and green banking The authors present their insights recommendations and practical solutions leveraging cutting edge digital technologies such as blockchain artificial intelligence AI the Internet of Things IoT big data and robotics

The book examines the intersection of politics economic development and environmental sustainability of the coffee industry in Costa Rica Ecological impacts of coffee production are analyzed through the lens of mitigating damage to the region s biodiversity Sustainable Coffee in Costa Rica Solutions for People Economic Development and Biodiversity analyzes the intersection of politics economic development and environmental sustainability in coffee production Coffee has long been central to understanding Costa Rican politics and society From the mid 19th century to the mid 20th century coffee was the most important economic engine for the country and coffee growers held a great deal of political power Beginning with the historical and socio economic importance of coffee in Costa Rica as well as the broader region this book argues that long term economic success for the Costa Rican coffee industry is enhanced and catalyzed by economic social political and especially ecological sustainability This book also explores the ecological effects of coffee growing from creating plantations to the disposal of waste products to examine how these effects can be mitigated to lessen the impact on the region s incredible biodiversity

In State of the World 2004, the Worldwatch Institute''s award-winning research team focuses on consumption, pointing to the many ways in which our consumption habits drive ecological and social deterioration, as well as how these habits can be redirected to reinforce environmental and social goals. As always, State of the World 2004 provides government officials, journalists, professors, students, and concerned citizens with a comprehensive analysis of the global environmental problems we face along with detailed descriptions of practical, innovative solutionslike charting the most environmentally sound path to a hydrogen-fueled economy, or accelerating the rapidly growing conversion of farmers worldwide to organic farming and sustainable agriculture.Written in clear and concise language, with easy-to-read charts and tables, State of the World 2004 presents a view of our changing world that we, and our leaders, cannot afford to ignore.

1 bestselling author and acclaimed venture capitalist John Doerr reveals a sweeping action plan to conquer humanity s greatest challenge climate change In 2006 John Doerr was moved by Al Gore s An Inconvenient Truth and a challenge from his teenage daughter Dad your generation created this problem You better fix it Since then Doerr has searched for solutions to this existential problem as an investor an advocate and a philanthropist Fifteen years later despite breakthroughs in batteries electric vehicles plant based proteins and solar and wind power global warming continues to get worse Its impact is all around us droughts floods wildfires the melting of the polar ice caps Our world is squarely in a climate crisis and on the brink of a climate disaster Yet despite our state of emergency climate change has yet to be tackled with the urgency and ambition it demands More than ever we need a clear course of action Fueled by a powerful tool called Objectives and Key Results OKRs SPEED & SCALE offers an unprecedented global plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions before it s too late Used by Google Bono s ONE foundation and thousands of startups the world over OKRs have scaled ideas into achievements that changed the world With clear eyed r

El impactante libro que desafía el capitalismo para construir una sociedad más justa y terminar con la emergencia climática, a través del pensamiento ecológico de Karl Marx. Más de medio millón de lectores en Japon.Premio Asian Book Award 2021 al mejor libro del año. La civilizacion se enfrenta a una grave crisis existencial en la era del Antropoceno, en la que la actividad economica destruye con saña la Tierra y condena a la humanidad a la catastrofe medioambiental. Si no se toman medidas contra el cambio climatico, el mundo volvera a un estado de barbarie. No existe un plan B para el planeta Tierra. Para evitar la debacle, es necesario acabar con la obsesion capitalista por la busqueda ilimitada de beneficios. Pero ¿puede la civilizacion prosperar renunciando al capitalismo? Por supuesto. Existen soluciones para sortear la crisis, y las pistas para alcanzarlas llevan ciento cincuenta años esperando en el pensamiento del ultimo Karl Marx. Hay una unica salida posible: conseguir la abundancia a traves del decrecimiento economico. Es la oportunidad para lograr una sociedad mas justa.La critica ha dicho...Una fantastica introduccion a causas, consecuencias y soluciones de la presente crisis ecosocial.Alberto Garzon, ministro de Consumo del Gobierno de España