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Washington, Wall Street, and the Economic Battle to Save Our Planet

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A new book by Dr. Robert Pollin explores the intersection of politics, finance, and climate change.

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Climatenomics: Washington, Wall Street and the Economic Battle to Save Our Planet

by Bob Keefe

5 out of 5

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In his new book, Washington, Wall Street, and the Economic Battle to Save Our Planet, Dr. Robert Pollin argues that the United States government and the financial industry have failed to take meaningful action to address climate change. He traces the history of climate policy in the United States, from the early days of the environmental movement to the present day, and he shows how the fossil fuel industry has used its political and economic power to block progress on climate action.

Pollin also offers a detailed plan for how the United States can transition to a clean energy economy. He argues that the government must invest heavily in renewable energy and energy efficiency, and he proposes a number of policies to encourage private investment in these areas. He also calls for a carbon tax and a cap-and-trade system to reduce emissions from the fossil fuel industry.

Washington, Wall Street, and the Economic Battle to Save Our Planet is a timely and important book. It provides a clear-eyed assessment of the challenges facing the United States in its efforts to address climate change, and it offers a detailed plan for how the country can transition to a clean energy economy.

Dr. Robert Pollin is a professor of economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He is the co-founder of the Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) and the author of numerous books and articles on the economy, climate change, and public policy.

Climatenomics: Washington, Wall Street and the Economic Battle to Save Our Planet

by Bob Keefe

5 out of 5