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outtoexist's review
challenging
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
4.0
This book was incredibly dense and fact heavy, especially in the beginning. However, in the latter half it fleshed out the incredible thesis that climate change reform doesn't have to suck - it doesn't have to be about things we can have less of (long hot showers, hamburgers, international flights) and can actually be about things we need more of (jobs, community centers, low-carbon work, etc). That the green future doesn't need to be bleak, it can be revitalizing.
ersorensen's review
3.0
I won a copy of this book as part of a Goodreads giveaway.
I enjoyed the book, and learned some really interesting things about the history of capitalism and climate change. I am now a convert to a Green New Deal supporter, and am looking to see what I can do at my house to become more eco-friendly.
What I felt was missing, was a clear call to action on what steps individuals can be taking to help improve the current situation. Whether it's things we can do ourselves (such as installing green energy at our homes, switching to electric vehicles, better insulation, etc), organizations to get involved in (political action groups, non-profits, etc), or how to create our own local community group to push the Green New Deal.
I enjoyed the book, and learned some really interesting things about the history of capitalism and climate change. I am now a convert to a Green New Deal supporter, and am looking to see what I can do at my house to become more eco-friendly.
What I felt was missing, was a clear call to action on what steps individuals can be taking to help improve the current situation. Whether it's things we can do ourselves (such as installing green energy at our homes, switching to electric vehicles, better insulation, etc), organizations to get involved in (political action groups, non-profits, etc), or how to create our own local community group to push the Green New Deal.
cvilly's review
3.0
Should be about 1/2 the length it is. I feel like reading the introduction and conclusion might suffice.