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Book - Quarry Vision by Guy Pearse - Coal and Climate Change
$5
This book "Quarry Vision - Coal, climate change and the end of the resources boom" is written by Guy Pearse. Not the actor, but the former liberal party worker and speechwriter for the former environment minister.
The book is about "quarry vision" the belief that Australia's greatest asset is its mineral and energy resources - coal above all. How has this distorted our national politics and stymied action on climate change?
The author exposes the work of lobbyists (he used to be one). You might wonder why an industry lobbyist could also be a environment minister's speechwriter. That's just one of many shocking revelations in the book.
While it was written a few years ago (during the Rudd years) it is remarkably relevant today - perhaps an indication of how little progress Australia has made on climate change or becoming a modern economy.
PS. I have many other bargains as we downsize. Check them out at www.gumtree.com.au/s-seller/Chris/1009190184
The book is about "quarry vision" the belief that Australia's greatest asset is its mineral and energy resources - coal above all. How has this distorted our national politics and stymied action on climate change?
The author exposes the work of lobbyists (he used to be one). You might wonder why an industry lobbyist could also be a environment minister's speechwriter. That's just one of many shocking revelations in the book.
While it was written a few years ago (during the Rudd years) it is remarkably relevant today - perhaps an indication of how little progress Australia has made on climate change or becoming a modern economy.
PS. I have many other bargains as we downsize. Check them out at www.gumtree.com.au/s-seller/Chris/1009190184
- Date Listed:12/04/2024
- Last Edited:12/04/2024
- Condition:Used
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