Loving This Planet
Title:
Loving This Planet
Leading Thinkers Talk About How to Make A Better World
Author:
Caldicott, Helen
Krieger, David
Gallagher, Carole
Schell, Jonathan
Hartung, William
Klare, Michael T.
Ellsberg, Daniel
Loewenstein, Antony
Church, John
Butler, Rhett
Sheen, Martin
Barlow, Maude
Makhijani, Arjun
Tomlin, Lily
Madsen, Michael
Herbert, Bob
Piven, Frances Fox
Hayes, Denis
Radford, Phil
McKibben, Bill
Brown, Lester
Sherman-Nevinger, Janette
Gusterson, Hugh
Hedges, Chris
Curran, Diane
Gautam Khurana, Vini
Subject:
Nature |
Nonfiction |
Politics |
Description:
Conversations on sustainability, renewable energy, and other pressing issues: “A level of intellectual discussion all too absent in our national discourse.” —Booklist A co-founder of Physicians for Social Responsibility, named one of the most influential women of the twentieth century by the Smithsonian Institute, Helen Caldicott presents a valuable collection of her interviews with prominent figures and environmentalists—in which she: *Scrutinizes our unsustainable dependence on nuclear energy *Explores how the United States could transition to renewable energy *Raises awareness about issues such as deforestation and sea-level rise Extending well beyond the scope of conventional environmental discussions, this book gives us Martin Sheen on grassroots movements and unionized labor; Chris Hedges on the costs of standing up for your morals; and award-winning actress Lily Tomlin on contemporary politics, in a sarcastic and witty exchange at once hilarious and inspiring—and also includes interviews with Maude Barlow, Bill McKibben, Jonathan Schell, Daniel Ellsberg, Lester Brown, Frances Fox Piven, Bob Herbert, and more. “A treasure trove of anecdotes featuring high-profile politicians, academics, and celebrities . . . Surprising statistics about nuclear waste storage, rising sea levels, and military spending serve as an alarm, but Caldicott and her collaborators also offer many innovative solutions.” —Publishers Weekly “God bless Helen Caldicott.” —Los Angeles Times
Publisher:
The New Press
Date:
2011/07/26
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Language:
English