L. Hunter Lovins

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A Finer Future

Creating an Economy in Service to Life

Humanity is in a race with catastrophe. Is the future one of global warming, 65 million migrants fleeing failed states, soaring inequality, and grid-locked politics? Or one of empowered … ; ; ; 450 View
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The Parable of the Caterpillar

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The prologue uses a brief analogy to compare humanities current situation to that of a caterpillar undergoing metamorphosis. ; ; ; 1 $0.10 Add
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Introduction

Welcome to the Anthropocene

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The introduction provides an overview of the structure of the book, providing an overview of the situation humanity finds itself in, outlining solutions to the crises we face, and suggesting ways … ; ; ; 4 $0.40 Add
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Imagine

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This chapter outlines the HANDY study, which identifies the factors that precipitate societal collapse, and asks whether we are headed for such a collapse. This chapter also imagines a … ; ; ; 22 $2.20 Add
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The Story that Got Us in Trouble

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This chapter outlines the factors that have led society to the precipice of collapse: institutionalized greed, increased stratification of wealth and unregulated economic growth. ; ; ; 17 $1.70 Add
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Tell Me A Better Story

Regenerative Economics

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This chapter outlines the systemic changes to our economy that are necessary for a sustainable future. ; ; ; 29 $2.90 Add
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Everyone Wins

The Circular Economy

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This chapter outlines short term economic solutions we can implement immediately while we work on longer term systemic change. ; ; ; 15 $1.50 Add
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Building a Better World

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This chapter outlines ways in which the construction industry can change in order to be more sustainable. This includes more efficient construction methods and materials as well as retrofitting … ; ; ; 5 $0.50 Add
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Going Places

Efficiency in Vehicles

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This chapter explores ways in which transportation could become more efficient. ; ; ; 4 $0.40 Add
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Moving Money From Harm to Healing

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This chapter explores ways in which the global economy can move to support the planet instead of a small minority of shareholders. ; ; ; 20 $2.00 Add
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Corporate Transformation

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This chapter explores ways in which the underlying corporate structure upon which our economy is built will need to reorganize and refocus towards long term sustainability. ; ; ; 26 $2.60 Add
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Growing a Finer Future

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This chapter explores the future of sustainable agriculture and the ways that we can ensure everyone has enough to eat. ; ; ; 28 $2.80 Add
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Triumph of the Sun

The Mother of All Disruptions

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This chapter explores the disruptive potential of solar power to completely transform the way that we produce and use electricity as a society. ; ; ; 47 $4.70 Add
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Level The Playing Field

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This chapter explores methods for addressing inequality in our society and asks whether basic income or job guarantees could be effective solutions. ; ; ; 21 $2.10 Add
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Meet Basic Needs for All

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This chapter looks at the variety of policies that must be implemented to ensure equal access to resources for everyone in the future. ; ; ; 14 $1.40 Add
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Confront the Myth of Growth

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This chapter debunks the myth that indefinite growth is necessary for our economy to sustain itself. ; ; ; 10 $1.00 Add