The end of capitalism : why growth and climate protection are incompatible -- and how we will live in the future
Herrmann, Ulrike2025
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Click and Collect for The end of capitalism : why growth and climate protection are incompatible -- and how we will live in the futureHow do we manage to transition to a more sustainable world without the collapse of the economy? Capitalism has brought about many positive things. At the same time, however, it is ruining the climate and the environment, so that humanity's very existence is now at risk. 'Green growth' is supposed to be the saviour, but economics expert and bestselling author Ulrike Herrmann disagrees. In this book, she explains in a clear and razor-sharp manner why we need 'green shrinkage' instead. Greenhouse gases are increasing dramatically and unchecked. This failure is no coincidence, because the climate crisis goes to the heart of capitalism. Prosperity and growth are only possible if technology is used and energy is utilised. Unfortunately, however, green energy from the sun and wind will never be enough to fuel global growth. The industrialised countries must therefore bid farewell to capitalism and strive for a circular economy in which only what can be recycled is consumed. Herrmann makes a convincing argument that we won't get anywhere without personal restrictions and government planning. Her example for a solution is the British war economy of the 1940s. This is not a utopian scenario, but a comprehensive example of the restrictions and government-led plans needed now and in the future.
Main title:
The end of capitalism : why growth and climate protection are incompatible -- and how we will live in the future / Ulrike Herrmann ; translated by David Shaw.
Author:
Herrmann, Ulrike, authorShaw, David (Translator), translator
Imprint:
Brunswick, Victoria : Scribe Publications, 2025.©2025
Collation:
xii, 321 pages ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.Translated from the German.
ISBN:
97817613810969781761381096
Dewey class:
333.7330.122
Language:
EnglishGerman
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Subject:
Capitalism -- Environmental aspectsClimatic changes -- Economic aspectsClimate change mitigation -- Economic aspectsGreenhouse gas mitigation -- Economic aspectsGeopolitics -- Economic aspectsCapitalism -- Economic aspectsEnvironmental economicsSocial responsibility of businessGreen movement -- Economic aspects
BRN:
578040
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - Environment | 333.7 HER | Onloan - Due: 02 Jul 2025 |
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