Speed & Scale: An Action Plan for Solving Our Climate Crisis Now

ISBN: 0593420470

Author: Doerr, John

Condition: New

If you care about climate change, John Doerrs new book, Speed & Scale, offers concrete steps that we can all take to make a difference. - Barack ObamaWith clear-eyed realism and an engineers precision, Doerr lays out the practical actions, global ambitions, and economic investments we need to avert climate catastrophe. Guided by real-world solutions, Speed & Scale features unprecedented, firsthand accounts from climate leaders such as Laurene Powell Jobs, Christiana Figueres, Al Gore, Mary Barra, John Kerry, and dozens of other intrepid policymakers, innovators, and scientists.In Speed & Scale, Doerr presents a compelling 10-step plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050-the global goal we need to reach to ensure a livable Earth for generations to come. From electrifying our energy grid to fixing our global food supply chain to capturing carbon from the air, Speed & Scale contains practical solutions for policymakers and entrepreneurs alike.As the world confronts an urgent climate crisis, Doerr reminds us that it is also the greatest economic opportunity of our lifetimes. Whether youre a climate scientist or someone striving to make a difference in your local community, this book will help you to activate the sustainable solutions the world urgently needs.Praise for Speed & Scale:Everybody should get Speed & Scale by John Doerr. - Meryl StreepA practical guide for participation in decarbonizing the global economy, a task as challenging as it is urgent. - Christiana Figueres