Climatenomics: Washington, Wall Street and the Economic Battle to Save Our Planet

Capitalism itself has become an ally in the fight against climate change, as shareholders demand corporations protect assets and the economic impact of environmental disasters. This economic earthquake is forcing politicians to pass long-overdue policies that will transform businesses, lives, and the future. Bob Keefe's book "Climatenomics" explains how climate change has become an economic issue and how it will impact industries, businesses, jobs, and communities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 17 May 2022
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

The fight against climate change has evolved beyond being solely an environmental or social concern. As shareholders urge corporations to safeguard their assets against the detrimental effects of climate change and the staggering economic toll of environmental disasters, capitalism itself has emerged as a staunch ally. The economic ramifications of climate change are shaking the very foundations of our economy. It is causing the demise of long-standing industries such as automobiles and oil and gas, while simultaneously opening up new avenues for investment and entrepreneurship. Moreover, it is costing the American economy billions of dollars annually. Perhaps most significantly, it is compelling politicians to implement long overdue policies that will reshape our businesses, our lives, and our future in unprecedented ways.

The silver lining to this economic earthquake is that it holds the potential to save our planet. This is the first book to comprehensively explore how climate change has transcended its environmental boundaries and emerged as a primary economic concern. Bob Keefe, the executive director of E2, a national, nonpartisan organization focused on providing business perspectives on environmental issues, guides readers through the implications of this new reality for industries, businesses, jobs, and communities. Climatenomics will be a vital resource for anyone interested in business, politics, or the future of our planet.

Weight: 392g
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538168882