Published: July 19, 2011
Words: 10,191 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781466135284

Short description

We will all have to embrace GreenCapitalism if we wish to maintain limitless economic growth on our planet of limited resources. This ebook will explain the good and the bad of our current economic model, what impact future economic growth will have on our planet and what we need to put in place for our global economy to become truly sustainable.

Extended description

In the last 12 years the global economy has doubled to US $70 Trillion.

During that same time oil is close to peaking, fresh water demand has ballooned, waste mountains have piled up and greenhouse gases have driven changes to our climate. If we continue at that growth rate the global economy will be US $700 Trillion per annum by 2050 and over US $11,000 Trillion by the end of this century. Can we have a global economy 160 times bigger than today?

The pessimists' view is that we cannot. We will consume and pollute ourselves to a life of meagre subsistence - "Living in caves and eating moss". (Read more) In the last 12 years the global economy has doubled to US $70 Trillion.

During that same time oil is close to peaking, fresh water demand has ballooned, waste mountains have piled up and greenhouse gases have driven changes to our climate. If we continue at that growth rate the global economy will be US $700 Trillion per annum by 2050 and over US $11,000 Trillion by the end of this century. Can we have a global economy 160 times bigger than today?

The pessimists' view is that we cannot. We will consume and pollute ourselves to a life of meagre subsistence - "Living in caves and eating moss".

The optimists' view is that new forms of energy and new technologies will enable us to continue to grow for ever without limit. "Technology will solve the problem".

The reality is, of course, somewhere between the two.

That 'somewhere' I call GreenCapitalism. 'Capitalism' because that really is the only economic game in town. 'Green' because that is the only long term future for us.

This book will help you understand why, when and how green capitalism will impact on you. It will explain the good and the bad of our current economic model, what impact future economic growth will have on our planet and what we need to put into place for our economy to become truly sustainable.
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Tags

environment, global warming, water, green, climate change, recycling, capitalism, economics, pollution, population growth, solar power, sustainability, productivity, peak oil, save the planet, imf, gdp, inflation, renewable energy, billions, exponential growth, renewables, waste, wind power, wave power, economic growth, richard branson, australian economy, environmental economics, resource shortages, greenhouse gases, economics 101, simple economics, gnp, gni, hdi, human development index, gdp per capita, unsustainable population, multifactor productivity, rupert murdoch, international monetary fund, carbon capture and storage, ccs, geo thermal, energy security

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Review by: julie kidd on Aug. 28, 2011 :
5 Stars!
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Review by: julie kidd on Aug. 27, 2011 : (no rating)
What a wonderful, clear-minded approach to what usually seems like an overwhelming problem. I'm sending it to everyone. The more people who have a sense that saving this beautiful planet is both necessary and possible, the better. Enough with the denial, despair and the politics of fear. Let's get moving!
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Review by: mishfox on Aug. 26, 2011 :
This book provides compelling and consistent arguments for change in economic thought and business practices. A major change is upon us: wasteful to sustainable; if this change is delayed then global collapse will occur. Those countries delaying the change will be left behind. I would debate some small points, but overall a sound and informative book.
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Review by: logical12 on Aug. 11, 2011 :
This is a remarkable book. I would not have thought it possible to explain economic growth, its damage to our environment and the solution in just 10,000 words.
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Review by: on Aug. 04, 2011 :
A stimulating and thought provoking read. The facts and ideas presented are powerful in their simplicity. The logic of the message will leave the sceptic searching for a retort and finding none.
To be recommended to all(shock jocks too?)
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Review by: alex coxon on July 22, 2011 :
An interesting construct. The book argues that, by ensuring economic growth only comes from improvements in productivity, we can continue to expand the economy for ever. Not totally convinced, but a compelling argument. It also gives one of the simplest explanations of how economies work that I have read.
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