Inspired by Thomas Paine's classic, Common Sense, Frances Beinecke provides a concise account of what is at stake in the climate change debate. The impact of global climate change extends beyond environmental destruction. She challenges all Americans to demand a clean and sustainable energy future before it is too late. Doing so will help put Americans back to work, reduce our reliance on foreign oil, and create a healthier planet, for ourselves and our children.
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There are people of good will who hear claims on both sides of the climate change debate and aren't sure what to believe. If that feels familiar, this little book is for you. There are those who want what's best for the future generations, for our environment and for our country, yet worry that our politicians might not get this right. If you're nodding your head, this book is for you. And there are people who care deeply about our common future and just don't see climate change as a priority. If that resonates, this book is for you too, perhaps especially for you. (Robert Redford, actor and director; trustee of the Natural Resources Defense Council )
About the Author
Frances Beinecke is president of the Natural Resources Defense Council Inc., a nonprofit, nonpartisan international environmental advocacy organization with 1.3 million members. She resides in New York City. Bob Deans, NRDC's Federal Communications Director, is a long-time Washington, D.C. journalist and the author of The River Where America Began: A Journey along the James. He resides in Bethesda, Maryland.
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54 of 60 people found the following review helpful
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This lively, well-written primer is a must for anyone who wants to understand the facts about climate change. As up-to-date as this morning's headlines, it pulls together all the current research so that readers can make up their own minds. If an informed citizenry is the best defense against tyranny (as somebody said, or should have), then the $9.95 invested in this book will be a lot more efficient than the Pentagon budget.
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19 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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This is easily the best book I have read on the topic of climate change. The narrative is compelling and reads easily, but the concepts presented are some of the most important and complex of our time. Beinecke provides a clear and concise presentation of facts that will affect not just our children's and their children's world, but the world we live in today. Bravo!
18 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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Clean Energy Common Sense is fantastic. It distills the latest science, the best informed analysis, and the most thoughtful predictions into a brisk essay that actually leaves one feeling hopeful about the future and inspired to act. Beinecke and Deans don't pull punches about the grim prospects that await us if we continue to dither. But they layout a clear roadmap that we can use to navigate toward a clean energy future if, collectively, we can only summon the political will. And this book should go a long way toward creating that political will. I highly recommend Clean Energy Common Sense to anyone who wants to participate in solving the great challenge of our generation.
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I'm happy.
For $0.63, this was a steal! The book was in perfect condition. The cover was in perfect condition with no writing or any other markings throughout the pages.
Published 1 month ago by B-man
Something everyone should read
Great book with alot of common sense and something that is very pertinant to this day and age. Gives alot of information without being one-sided. Easy to read and understand. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Anne
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The book is awesome, makes you think about the damage WE are doing to the environment but leaves you with an inkling of what WE can do to make a difference.
Published on March 8, 2010 by V. LaHart
How to kill Godzilla
The author does a good job of laying out the threat of climate change. She portrays it convincingly as Godzilla. Then she proposes sending Bambi to kill it.
Published on February 19, 2010 by Flat_Tire
Must read for greens and esp. for the disbelievers!
I echo the other reviews. This is a must read for everyone. The clarity of the writing makes concepts easy to understand. Read more
Published on February 5, 2010 by Greenread
Adequate account of the AGW point of view
It is small and short book. I read it in two hours. I'm not a fast reader.
Pitched as a statement selling the irrefutable anthropomorphic global warming position,... Read more
Pitched as a statement selling the irrefutable anthropomorphic global warming position,... Read more
Published on January 16, 2010 by R. Jeans
Common Sense Makes Sense
I sent these as holiday gifts--all well-received.
Not sure if it's on Kindle yet; it should be.
Not sure if it's on Kindle yet; it should be.
Published on January 9, 2010 by G. Merriam
a must read for all
In this day and age we all need to take the blinders off and acknowledge our part in the world and create a positive change. Read more
Published on December 15, 2009 by Valerie L. Martin
Stefan K., Granger, IN
Frances Beinecke hits a home run with this book!! At a time of great confusion over climate change, Beinecke states the facts in a "cut n' dry" manner! Read more
Published on December 11, 2009 by Stefan G. Konstantopoulos
Great Pocket Reference...
This is a well-researched, factual and concise summary of the situation that the planet faces. It is a must-read for those who want to be well-prepared to discuss climate change... Read more
Published on December 11, 2009 by David L. Wolf
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