The Whole World's Watching: Decarbonizing the Economy and Saving the World

by Martyn Turner, Brian O'Connell

Overview

In The Whole World's Watching the authors explain how money can be channeled into the technology that will preserve the lifestyles we currently enjoy and create a new era of economic growth. This is a book that proposes real, concrete solutions. Environmentalists and politicians will not stop climate change from occurring: industry will and it will happen a lot sooner than we think. Global warming is real and not a problem that will disappear on its own. This book explains why it is now time to mobilize the world's financial markets to work for the good of mankind. The money to finance the changes necessary to prevent climatic mutation should come from Wall Street, instead of Washington or Berlin.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471499817
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	03/30/2001
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.55(w) x 7.78(h) x 0.81(d)

About the Author

MARTYN TURNER specializes in energy risk management for a major international bank in London. He has worked in the financial markets for 14 years, and holds degrees in mathematics and statistics, both from London University.

BRIAN O'CONNELL has worked as a consultant in the financial markets for over 15 years. He is the author of two previous books and is a regular contributor to the financial press on risk management issues.

Table of Contents

Foreword.

Jack Kemp: Biographical Information.

Acknowledgments.

The Whole World's Watching.

America Strikes Out.

The Rest of the World.

Power to the People.

The Afterburners.

Renewable Energy.

Nuclear Energy.

Fuel Cells.

Trading.

Methane and Other Greenhouse Gases.

Kyoto Has No Soul.

Glossary.

Editorial Reviews

"A timely new book."
— The Daily Telegraph, 28th November 2000

From the Publisher

Turner (an energy risk management specialist for an international bank) and O'Connell (a consultant) explain how money can be channeled into the technology necessary to maintain existing standards of living, create economic growth, and prevent climate change. The book urges leaders in industry to take the initiative on environmental issues, especially global warming, and argues that they can make a bundle in the process. Chapters address the importance of this effort, America's (defeated) role in the process, renewable energy, nuclear energy, fuel cells, trading, greenhouse gases, and the Kyoto accords. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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