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The Sustainable Economy: The Hidden Costs of Climate Change and the Path to a Prosperous FutureAn original, engaging guide to creating a sustainable economy that will combat global warming while also improving our quality of life AN ANCHOR ORIGINAL Pick an environmental issue. Maybe air pollution, toxic waste, or deforestation. These all seem like solid choices, but none of these is actually an environmental problem at least, not at its heart. Deep down, they are economic problems. Nearly all the issues we classify as environmental stem from
An original, engaging guide to creating a sustainable economy that will combat global warming while also improving our quality of life AN ANCHOR ORIGINAL Pick an environmental issue. Maybe air pollution, toxic waste, or deforestation. These all seem like solid choices, but none of these is actually an environmental problem--at least, not at its heart. Deep down, they are economic problems. Nearly all the issues we classify as environmental stem from defects in the DNA of America's current market system. This is emphatically true of our greatest environmental threat: global warming. With a focus on climate change, journalist and author Robert S. Devine reveals the fundamental flaws in the economy that enable environmental degradation. The Sustainable Economy is a book about economics, but it skips the equations and eases through the jargon, opting instead for compelling stories and surprising humor. Readers will encounter high-tech narwhals, struggling coal workers, orbiting giant mirrors, the kids who are suing the U.S. government over climate policy, and vanishing Alaskan towns. The Sustainable Economy looks at many of the most pressing climate issues, such as melting ice caps and farm-killing droughts, but by viewing them through the revealing lens of economics, the book delivers a fresh perspective. Devine shows how the basic mechanisms of supply and demand fail when it comes to global warming and the environment. Fortunately, he also lays out a path to an improved economy that can boost our well-being while also fostering a healthy environment. Most importantly, The Sustainable Economy shows how we can overcome the political and personal obstacles blocking progress toward a sustainable, just, and prosperous economy.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Anchor Books
Published: 10/27/2020
ISBN: 9780307277176
Pages: 336
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.19w x 0.69d
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★★★★★ 4
Good looking
Color: Retro
This is a good looking box keeps everything nice in one place. Unfortunately, you have to get the 2 inch box high of tissues because if you get the larger box, it doesn’t fit by 2 cm they made the box exactly the size of the tissue box which means no room to close it, so you have to Buy the tiny boxes of tissues. Which is a bummer.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Does not fit Costco size Kleenex boxes
Color: Black
I use this holder exclusively for loose tissues.
Do not order this if you want to use it with the Costco size tissue boxes, they won't fit. This fact doesn't bother me though, because I have other tissue holders for that purpose.
Sometimes when the Kleenex box is getting low, taking a tissue does not reliably pull out the next tissue with it. To avoid this, I throw away the box and then interleave the loose tissues together with those already in this holder. That way i can put a full box of Costco tissues in my other holders and have problem free access to the previously troublesome tissues.
I also really like the storage compartments that are built into this holder. They are very handy for remote controls, lip balm, ponytail holders, etc.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Organizer’s dream.
Color: Black
I love this thing. Had a smaller version of this for 5 years. I ruined that one accidentally. This one is a bit longer and higher. It holds full size Kleenex brand Ultrasoft tissues without the box. Did not try it with the box. Holds pens, pencils, 6” ruler, 2 sets of glasses and looks great while doing just that. No smell, sturdy, and worth every penny.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Well made
Color: Retro
Very nice shipping was quick price was good
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Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great Tray For Storing My Everyday Carries
Size: 8.5" x 5.8" x 1.9", Color: Black
My everyday carry items (wallet, keys, etc.), used to just get thrown around wherever when I'd get home, but this little tray makes a great, defined, space for me to keep those things when I don't need them on me. The soft lining reduces the obnoxious sound of throwing keys on a hard surface, and of course keeps me from scratching up a surface. The build feels quality and I haven't seen any damage to it yet. Also the all black version with gold buckle looks quite good and adds a subtle touch of luxury. Absolute recommend for the price.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2026