Capitalism versus climate

BOOK TIP In her book "The Decision", author Naomi Klein explains why we can no longer afford to experiment with climate protection, why market-oriented solutions have failed and how we can renew our economic system from the ground up. Fans of organically grown food, fair trade fashion, hybrid cars and solar panels on the roof will be caught cold by Naomi Klein's climate policy manifesto: eco-consumption is all well and good, says Klein, but not nearly enough. Saving the planet requires more radical measures: real cuts in consumption, a massive transfer of wealth, the dismantling of the fossil fuel industry and restrictions on free trade. For market liberals, of course, this is an imposition. Critics accuse Klein of ideological blindness and gross oversimplification when she declares capitalism to be the scapegoat. In view of the modest success of market-friendly attempts to save the climate, this is still better than passing the buck. No matter which side you are on - getAbstract recommends this passionate and very personal book to anyone who wants to have a say in what is probably the most important debate of our time. getAbstract rating: 9Innovation level: 7Style: 9Publisher: S. FischerYear of publication: 2015Pages: 699ISBN: 9783100022318