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OverviewIf our planet is going to survive the climate crisis, we need to act rapidly. Taking cues from progressive cities around the world, including Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, Oslo, Shenzhen, and Sydney, this book is a summons to every city to make small but significant changes that can drastically reduce our carbon footprint.We cannot wait for national governments to agree on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and manage the average temperature rise to within 1.5 degrees. In Solved, David Miller argues that cities are taking action on climate change because they can and because they must. Miller makes a clear-eyed and compelling case that, if replicated at pace and scale, the actions of leading global cities point the way to creating a more sustainable planet. Solved: How the World's Great Cities Are Fixing the Climate Crisis demonstrates that the initiatives cities have taken to control the climate crisis can make a real difference in reducing global emissions if implemented worldwide. By chronicling the stories of how cities have taken action to meet and exceed emissions targets laid out in the Paris Agreement, Miller empowers readers to fix the climate crisis. As much a ""how to"" guide for policymakers as a work for concerned citizens, Solved aims to inspire hope through its clear and factual analysis of what can be done now, today to mitigate our harmful emissions and pave the way to a 1.5-degree world. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David Miller , Bill McKibbenPublisher: University of Toronto Press Imprint: Aevo UTP Dimensions: Width: 14.60cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.20cm Weight: 0.390kg ISBN: 9781487506827ISBN 10: 1487506821 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 01 October 2020 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsIf you are feeling discouraged about how little is being done to combat climate change, David Miller's new book is a real cheer-me-upper. -- John Sewell * TRNTO.com * If you are feeling discouraged about how little is being done to combat climate change, David Miller's new book is a real cheer-me-upper. -- John Sewell * TRNTO.com * David Miller offers insights on everything from city planning to greening public transportation and dealing with waste products. Though Solved focuses on cities, it can certainly inspire citizens to start their own climate initiatives in smaller communities. -- <em>Green Teacher</em> Author InformationDavid Miller is the Managing Director of the C40 Centre for City Climate Policy and Economy at C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, where he is responsible for supporting nearly one hundred mayors of the world’s largest cities in their climate leadership. During his two terms as mayor of Toronto from 2003 to 2010, the city became internationally known for its environmental initiatives, economic strength, and social integration. Miller is a Harvard-trained economist and professionally a lawyer. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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