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Collision Course: Endless Growth on a Finite Planet

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The Urgent Truth About Our Planet's Future

In Collision Course: Endless Growth on a Finite Planet, renowned environmentalist Paul Hawken lays out the stark reality of our planet's environmental crisis. He argues that our current model of economic growth is unsustainable and that we are on a collision course with disaster unless we change course immediately.

Collision Course: Endless Growth on a Finite Planet

by Kerryn Higgs

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Hawken's book is a comprehensive and deeply researched look at the challenges facing our planet. He draws on decades of experience in environmental advocacy and activism to provide a clear-eyed assessment of the situation. He covers a wide range of topics, from climate change and biodiversity loss to resource depletion and pollution.

Throughout the book, Hawken provides compelling evidence to support his claims. He cites scientific studies, UN reports, and other authoritative sources to paint a picture of a planet in peril. He also shares inspiring stories of individuals and communities who are working to make a difference.

A Call to Action

Collision Course is not just a doomsday prophecy. It is also a call to action. Hawken believes that we still have time to avoid the worst consequences of climate change and environmental degradation. But he warns that we need to act now.

Hawken outlines a number of solutions to the environmental crisis. He calls for a transition to renewable energy, a reduction in our consumption of resources, and a shift to a more sustainable economy. He also emphasizes the importance of education, activism, and political engagement.

A Must-Read for Everyone

Collision Course is a must-read for anyone who is concerned about the future of our planet. It is a clear-eyed assessment of the challenges we face, but it is also a source of hope and inspiration. Hawken's message is simple: we need to change course, and we need to do it now.

If you are looking for a book that will open your eyes to the environmental crisis and inspire you to take action, then Collision Course is the book for you.

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"Collision Course is a powerful and urgent call to action. Paul Hawken lays out the stark reality of our planet's environmental crisis, but he also provides hope and inspiration. This book is a must-read for anyone who is concerned about the future of our planet."

-- Bill McKibben, author of Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet

"Collision Course is a masterwork. Paul Hawken has written the definitive book on the environmental crisis. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges facing our planet and the solutions that we need to implement."

-- Al Gore, former Vice President of the United States