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Worldwide, half a million people die from air pollution each yearmore than perish in all wars combined. One in every five mammal species on the planet is threatened with extinction. Our climate is warming, our forests are in decline, and every day we hear news of the latest ecological crisis. What will it really take to move society onto a more sustainable path? Many of us are already doing the 'little things' to help the earth, like recycling or buying organic produce. These are important stepsbut they're not enough.In Who Rules the Earth?, Paul Steinberg, a leading scholar of environmental politics, shows that the shift toward a sustainable world requires modifying the very rules that guide human behavior and shape the ways we interact with the earth. We know these rules by familiar names like city codes, product design standards, business contracts, public policies, cultural norms, and national constitutions. Though these rules are largely invisible, their impact across the planet has been dramatic. By changing the rules, Ontario, Canada has cut the levels of pesticides in its waterways in half. The city of Copenhagen has adopted new planning codes that will reduce its carbon footprint to zero by 2025. In the United States, a handful of industry mavericks designed new rules to promote greener buildings, and transformed the world's largest industry into a more sustainable enterprise.Steinberg takes the reader on a series of journeys, from a familiar walk on the beach to a remote village deep in the jungles of Peru, helping the reader to 'see' the social rules that pattern our physical reality and showing why these are the big levers that will ultimately determine the health of our planet. By unveiling the influence of social rules at all levels of societyfrom private property to government policy, and from the rules governing our oceans to the dynamics of innovation and change within corporations and communitiesWho Rules the Earth? is essential reading for anyone who understands that sustainability is not just a personal choice, but a political struggle.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Who Rules the Earth?' A: 'Who Rules the Earth?' by Paul Steinberg explores how social rules shape human interaction with the environment and discusses the need for societal change towards sustainability.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book 'Who Rules the Earth?' has 352 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Who Rules the Earth?' A: The author of 'Who Rules the Earth?' is Paul F. Steinberg.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Who Rules the Earth?' was published on September 1, 2017.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'Who Rules the Earth?' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Who Rules the Earth?' falls under the category of Environmental Science.
- Q: Is this book suitable for understanding environmental politics? A: Yes, 'Who Rules the Earth?' is an insightful resource for understanding environmental politics and the social rules that impact sustainability.
- Q: Does the book provide practical examples of sustainability efforts? A: Yes, the book includes practical examples, such as how Ontario reduced pesticide levels and Copenhagen's efforts to achieve a zero carbon footprint by 2025.
- Q: What is the significance of social rules according to the book? A: The book emphasizes that social rules play a crucial role in shaping our environmental policies and behaviors, which are essential for achieving sustainability.
- Q: Is 'Who Rules the Earth?' a new or reprint edition? A: 'Who Rules the Earth?' is a reprint edition.