By Herve Kempf Describes the invincibility that
many of the world's wealthy feel in the face of global
warming and other ecological disasters and how their
unchecked privilege is thwarting action on the most
vexing problems facing our world. Kempf deftly illuminatesthe links between global ecology and global
economy, describing the alarming disparity between
the millions of engaged citizens around the world who are trying to doright by the planet - recognizing that we're all in the same boat - and the worlds economic elites - who continue to benefit by plundering the environment
because they have access to "lifeboats" that insulate them from the resulting catastrophes. Measures 5." x 8.".
Paperback. 124 pages. Weighs .41 lbs.
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