Category Archives: Books

Ronald Wright is the author of "A Short History of Progress"

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also mentioned "Collapse, how societies choose to fail or succeed"  by Jared Diamond

It was 16 years ago this week that the Exxon Valdez ran
aground, triggering the worst oil spill in history and transforming the
tranquil and pristine Prince William Sound
into a toxic wasteland. The legacy of that pivotal event is the subject of a
new book by Dr. Riki Ott, Sound Truth and Corporate Myth$: the legacy of the Exxon Aldez oil spill.
We’ll hear why Dr.Ott’s scientific research
has convinced her that oil is more toxic to humans and the environment than
anyone ever thought.In what’s being called the “Silent Spring”
of oil, Dr. Ott’s book is an urgent call for clean alternatives to fossil
fuels.
And on that note we’ll tell you how you can participate in the second Fossil
Fools Day, coming up April 1^st.  LISTEN

Interview with Hunter Lovins about her work in sustainable redevelopment in the regions hit by the tsunami and in Afghanistan in cooperation with Engineers without borders.
She also talks about  how sustainability principles are necessary and profitable as explained in the book Natural capitalism, creating the next industrial revolution, she coauthored  in 1999.
More information on Natural Capitalism Inc , The natural capitalism group and Natcapsolutions.
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Betsy also referred to the interview of Hunter with Grist Magazine

Also mentioned by Hunter in the interview with Betsy is the creation by Richard Sandor of the Chicago Climate Exchange and the European Climate Exchange.

Last but not least  Hunter is a  Faculty member of the MBA in sustainability management program  at the Presidio World College in San Francisco.

Here is a presentation Hunter gave in Seattle at the Profitable Sustainability Conference (recording courtesy of Voice of Bainbridge)

We are starting the new year with noted author and lecturer, Bill McKibben. Among his
highly-aclaimed books, The End of Nature. Enough, Hundred-Dollar
Holiday and Maybe One. Tune in for a lively conversation with one of
the foremost leaders in the sustainability movement.
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