Why are we waiting?
the logic, urgency, and promise of tackling climate change
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Word Count
101,500 words, Guess
Page Count
406 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archivewhyarewewaitingl0000ster
- ISBN-100262029189
- ISBN-10026252998X
- ISBN-139780262029186
- ISBN-139780262529983
and 8 more
- AmazonB00WJ72S2A
- Library of Congress Control Number2014039907
- OCLC Control Number893317123
- Better World BooksO7-DRO-804
- Better World Books9780262029186
- Better World Books9780262529983
- Better World BooksP7-CNR-438
- Open LibraryOL27190481M
Classifications
- DDC363.738/74
- LCCQC903 .S833 2015
- LCCQC903.S833 2015
and 1 more
- LCCQC903.S833 2016
Description
"The risks of climate change are potentially immense. The benefits of taking action are also clear: we can see that economic development, reduced emissions, and creative adaptation go hand in hand. Why, then, are we waiting? Nicholas Stern explains why, notwithstanding the great attractions of a new path, it has been so difficult to tackle climate change effectively. He argues that the risks and costs of climate change are worse than estimated in the landmark Stern Review in 2006 -- and far worse than implied by standard economic models. He reminds us that we have a choice. We can rely on past technologies, methods, and institutions -- or we can embrace change, innovation, and international collaboration. The first might bring us some short-term growth but would lead eventually to chaos, conflict, and destruction. The second could bring about better lives for all and growth that is sustainable over the long term, and help win the battle against worldwide poverty."--Provided by publisher.
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