Environomics by Dharshini David - ISBN: 9781783966295
Hardcover
Everyday choices, global impact: Uncover the green economics shaping your world.

Environomics

How the Green Economy is Transforming Your World

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  • Hardcover

    272 pages

  • Release Date

    18 September 2024

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Summary

Why might an orangutan care which toothpaste you choose? What does your mobile phone have to do with wind turbines? And can your morning coffee really power a bus?

Economics affects every aspect of our lives, from the clothes on our backs to the bread on our tables and the fuel in our cars. And there are huge changes afoot as the global green revolution sweeps across the globe.

In this vibrant and eye-opening book, economist and broadcaster Dharshini David follows the course o…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781783966295
ISBN-10:1783966297
Author:Dharshini David
Publisher:Elliott & Thompson Limited
Imprint:Elliott & Thompson Limited
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:272
Release Date:18 September 2024
Weight:470g
Dimensions:235mm x 156mm
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Critics Review

‘Opens our eyes to the everyday contributions all of us make to how the world is changing.’ Tim Marshall, author of Prisoners of Geography

‘Brings insight, verve and a much needed blend of optimism and realism’ Brett Christophers, author of The Price is Wrong: Why Capitalism Won’t Save the Planet

‘An engaging and timely book that brings the global green transition to life. Environomics highlights the scale of the challenge, but offers hope that opportunities for a more sustainable future can be seized.’ Dr Anna Valero, Centre for Economic Performance at LSE



‘An important reminder of how the economics of the environment are reshaping all our lives, from one of the economics world’s top communicators. You’ll learn something on almost every page.’ Torsten Bell, Chief Executive of the Resolution Foundation



Environomics is a fluent, jargon-free explanation of the complex global supply chains which underlie our consumer lifestyle… An important yet accessible addition to the green debate.’ Country & Town House

About The Author

Dharshini David

Dharshini David is an economist and broadcaster. She is currently the Global Trade Correspondent for BBC News and a presenter on BBC Radio 4, where she recently hosted a series on ‘fast fashion’.

Dharshini began her career as an economist in government and then worked as the UK Economist for HSBC Investment Bank. She later covered financial stories for the BBC and Panorama. She has also presented business and political programmes for Sky News, including their flagship Sky News Tonight.

Throughout her career, Dharshini has also advised Tesco, acted as a consultant to Daiwa Bank, and served as a non-executive member of one of the Financial Conduct Authority’s boards. She is the author of The Almighty Dollar.

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