The Skeptical Environmentalist

The Skeptical Environmentalist
Bjorn Lomborg (Author)
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The Skeptical Environmentalist challenges widely held beliefs that the environmental situation is getting worse and worse. The author, himself a former member of Greenpeace, is critical of the way in which many environmental organisations make selective and misleading use of the scientific evidence. Using the best available statistical information from internationally recognised research institutes, Bjørn Lomborg systematically examines a range of major environmental problems that feature prominently in headline news across the world. His arguments are presented in non-technical, accessible language and are carefully backed up by over 2500 footnotes allowing readers to check sources for themselves. Concluding that there are more reasons for optimism than pessimism, Bjørn Lomborg stresses the need for clear-headed prioritisation of resources to tackle real, not imagined problems. The Skeptical Environmentalist offers readers a non-partisan stocktaking exercise that serves as a useful corrective to the more alarmist accounts favoured by campaign groups and the media.

• Rank: #63004 in eBooks
• Published on: 2001-08-30
• Released on: 2013-01-25
• Format: Kindle eBook
• Number of items: 1

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The Skeptical Environmentalist: Measuring the Real State of the World ISBN/UPC 0521010683 Title:The Skeptical Environmentalist: Measuring the Real State of the World Authors:Lomborg, Bjrn Binding:Paperback Publisher:Cambridge University Press Publication Date:Sep 10 2001 Edition: Condition :Used - Good About More Than Words More Than Words is a nonprofit social enterprise that empowers youth who are in the foster care system, court involved, homeless, or out of school to take charge of their

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The Skeptical Environmentalist: Measuring the Real State of the World

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Powered by Frooition Pro Click here to view full size. Full Size Image Click to close full size. The Skeptical Environmentalist - Book NEW Author(s): Bjorn Lomborg Format: Paperback # Pages: 515 ISBN-13: 9780521010689 Published: 09/01/2001 Language: English Weight: 2.31 pounds Challenges widely held beliefs regarding the current environmental situation, discussing why there is cause for optimism and the need to prioritize resources to address problems. About Us Payment Shipping Customer Service