Toxic Capitalism

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Toxic Capitalism

The Orgy of Consumerism and Waste: Are We the Last Generation on Earth?

Economics, Finance, Business and Management

Author: Gilbert Van Kerckhove

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Language: English

Published by: AuthorHouse UK

Published on: 19th September 2012

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 10 Mb

ISBN: 9781477219072


The West is causing depletion of natural resources and environmental destruction with the help of questionable companies, financial institutions and governments. Today, all eyes are on China and its hazardous environment.
Toxic Capitalism, a succinct volume jam-packed with informative but scary data, shows how to fight overconsumption and wastage.

Yes, there is a solution. Only complaining will not guarantee the well-being of future generations.

What you will discover and learn in the book:

The reality of Global Warming

How financial institutions and companies fail in their job

How governments fail in their duty, vested interests at work

How income inequality affects society

The role of corruption

How inadequate job markets impede better consumption

Details on water pollution & scarcity, focus on China

What China is doing to combat pollution, to improve the energy mix and promote renewables

How China roams the world to buy up and import the much needed resources, including food

How much and why we waste (including food and medicine)

Air pollution, soil pollution, impact on health

Everyday examples of waste, focus on China

How we can enforce quality and durability

How we can do our part to safeguard the future for our children

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