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Cheaper, Faster, Better

How We'll Win the Climate War

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Renowned investor and climate champion Tom Steyer gives us a unique and unvarnished perspective on how we can all fight climate change—joyfully, knowledgeably, and even profitably—at a time of unparalleled consequence and opportunity.

Every day the news is filled with stories of extreme weather that threatens our cities, our health, our futures: tornadoes wiping out whole communities; droughts that ignite catastrophic wildfires; storms destroying roads and infrastructure; rising water levels that jeopardize entire nations; new climate-related diseases that threaten our health. Just as World War II raised an existential threat that united Americans in a common cause, the dangers of climate change are now challenging all our previously held notions of the future. Our only hope, as Tom Steyer sees it, is to unite together to take action in a collective movement akin to a war effort.

 

Steyer has been on the forefront of the climate war for well over a decade, leveraging his investment expertise, business knowledge, and community-organizing skills to support sustainable climate solutions. In this accessible book, he explains how capitalism is an effective tool for scaling climate progress, offers his candid take on fossil fuel enablers, and explains why immediate action on the climate front will be an investment in our economy and our key to a healthy and viable future. Steyer tells his own story of coming to understand the urgency of climate action, and, in short, interstitial chapters, he showcases the inspiring work of people on the front lines, whose innovative approaches provide hope for meaningful change. The urgency to act is imperative—time is running out—and yet Steyer feels confident that we will win this war, precisely because there has never before been a moment more necessary or more rewarding to come together to secure a healthy future for ourselves and the planet.

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    • Library Journal

      September 1, 2024

      Investor and environmentalist Steyer asserts that while the global climate crisis may be "the fight of our lifetime," it is a battle that is winnable. An accomplished businessman whose experiences range from running a regenerative ranch to running for president, Steyer turns his acumen into activism by embracing the power of capitalism to enact rapid change. Putting his money where his mouth is, he takes on the polarizing culture war surrounding climate change and explains how becoming climate-conscious can be both fulfilling and fun. Steyer paints a compelling picture of global warming and green technology, providing an in-depth but accessible explanation for each problem and proposed solution. As a narrator, Steyer's tone is impassioned and approachable as he expounds on his efforts to promote green economics and environmental planning for sustainability and social justice. The result is a persuasive and poignant listening experience. VERDICT This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a thorough, thought-provoking guide to the economics of environmentalism. Recommended for fans of climate-conscious activists such as Jeremy Rifkin and Naomi Klein.--Lauren Hackert

      Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Legendary investment manager Tom Steyer performs his well-documented audiobook with the sincerity and commitment it deserves. With his assured yet easy-listening narration, he delivers a hard-hitting picture of the climate catastrophe headed our way and outlines the global effort it will take to keep it from making the earth uninhabitable. He details the powerful corporate obstacles to reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and explains what governments can do to counteract those interests--but his message is aimed less at public policy activists than ordinary citizens. With commitment in his voice, he shows how to stay connected to the devastating reality of global warming and how to combat complacency with individual actions that can sustain our belief in ourselves, as well as the survival of the planet. T.W. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine

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