Environomics : How the Global Economy is Going Green - Dharshini David

`Opens our eyes to how the world is changing.'�Tim Marshall, author of�Prisoners of GeographyRead this to understand how the global economy is going green - and how it will affect your wallet�The world is�changing�fast. Money is pouring into the green revolution as it sweeps across our globe. This isn't just economics - it's�Environomics. Across industries such as energy, food, fashion, technology, manufacturing and finance, businesses are innovating; governments are taking action; technology is advancing; commercial opportunities are emerging; and�our�long-formed consumer habits�are shifting - sometimes at a dizzying pace. But what exactly is happening, how quickly, who is driving it all - and what does it mean for us? In this fast-paced and eye-opening book, award-winning broadcaster and economist Dharshini David follows the course of an average day to tell�the real story of the green developments taking place�all around us, from the�clothing we wear and the food we eat to the�way we consume energy.�Full of surprising facts and new perspectives, this book shows that�what we do�now will affect our everyday lives for decades to come. Economics helps us to understand our world.�Environomics�is going to shape our future. Environomics follows the course of an average day to explore the green economic changes, challenges and opportunities that face us all. ���������If you've ever wondered what green issues really mean for your day-to-day life, this book is for you. From BBC Chief Economics Correspondent Dharshini David, author of The Almighty Dollar`A much needed blend of optimism and realism'�Brett Christophers, author of�The Price is Wrong: Why Capitalism Won't Save the Planet`An important yet accessible addition to the green debate.'�Country & Town House