From Publishers Weekly
Environmental Defense Fund president Krupp and journalist Horn proffer a business-centric prescription for alleviating climate change, coupling the market force of capitalism with technological innovation and entrepreneurial inventiveness. The authors argue in favor of strict federal carbon caps, which would induce innovators to explore new ways to control carbon dioxide emissions. The book notes the global and historical successes of cap and trade mechanisms, (more…)
Tags: earth the sequel, environmental defense fund, reinvent energy, stop global warming
June 20th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good News for Renewable Energy
Earth the Sequel has great descriptions on the many renewable energy sources being developed by brilliant people.
June 20th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent primer.
Good views on alternative energy and how it plays into the economy. I personally like the explanation regarding how the free market can help control polluting emissions via the…
June 21st, 2009 at 12:38 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Jim in NC
Overall a fascinating book EXCEPT for the section on transportation (pp 216-231); it reads like a PR piece for the U.S. automobile industry and/or a junior high report.
June 21st, 2009 at 5:23 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
A rebuttal to flat-earthers.
I recommend this book to those people who are in any way swayed by economic arguments as to the cost of tackling climate change.
June 21st, 2009 at 12:13 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
The ultimate green insider tells business how to win
Fred Krupp’s environmental activism has given him an extraordinary view of what it takes for business and greens to collaborate for mutual success.
June 21st, 2009 at 5:24 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
Enthusiastic but incomplete
Overall, a very good discussion of technologies that, at some point, will help meet the world’s energy needs.
June 21st, 2009 at 7:44 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great book to improve understanding of the energy debate
This book details the global crisis stemming from our energy usage and the related carbon emissions, and pushes cap and trade standards/policy as the optimal solution.
June 21st, 2009 at 11:11 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Alternative Energy Information
Earth: The Sequel: The Race to Reinvent Energy and Stop Global Warming, is an excellent book and should be read by all Americans.
June 22nd, 2009 at 6:20 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Information
Thank you for this book and the knowledge about what is actually being done about reinventing energy and kudos to environmentalists and scientists.
June 22nd, 2009 at 7:56 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fascinating read that provides hope
The shear volume of emerging technologies described in this book is astounding and inspiring. It quickly becomes apparent that there are no more excuses for continuing our…