The Logic, Urgency, and Promise of Tackling Climate Change Why Are We Waiting (Hardback) - Common

by Nicholas Stern

An urgent case for climate change action that forcefully sets out, in economic, ethical, and political terms, the dangers of delay and the benefits of action. The risks of climate change are potentially immense. The benefits of taking action are also we can see that economic development, reduced emissions, and creative adaptation go hand in hand. A committed and strong low-carbon transition could trigger a new wave of economic and technological transformation and investment, a new era of global and sustainable prosperity. Why, then, are we waiting? In this book, Nicholas Stern explains why, notwithstanding the great attractions of a new path, it has been so difficult to tackle climate change effectively. He makes a compelling case for climate action now and sets out the forms that action should take. Stern 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. The science warns of the dangers of neglect; the economics and technology show what we can do and the great benefits that will follow; an examination of the ethics points strongly to a moral imperative for action. Why are we waiting?

Genres: Economics, Science, Climate Change, Environment, Nonfiction, Politics

Hardcover

First published April 17, 2015

About the author

Sir Nicholas Stern, Head of the UK Government Economic Service, and a former Chief Economist of the World Bank.

Reviews

[Chirayu Batra · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of the compelling books about the issue, giving a rational view of current available technologies and how they would provide a solution to current climate change. The issue has been discussed comprehensively and logically taking into consideration not only political but also technological, psychological, sociological as well as ethical roles of our society.

[Ali Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best climate change economics general public book that exists, about the climate change externality as the largest market failure in history, written by World Bank Chief Economist and author of the now-famous Stern Review.

[Andreu Escrivà · Rating 3 out of 5]

Revisió de l'informe, més complet i actualitzat. Llegit en diagonal. Més de consulta que lectura inspiradora.