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Explore the profound insights of 'Carbon Justice' by esteemed political philosopher Jeremy Moss. This compelling book delves into the shocking reality of Australia's fossil fuel exports, which generate more carbon emissions than the entire population of 25 million Australians. Throughout this enlightening read, Moss presents an ethical framework addressing the shared responsibilities in the climate crisis. With Australia ranking as the sixth-largest emitter of greenhouse gases globally—following major players like China and the United States—it's crucial to scrutinize the practices of leading exporters such as Glencore, BHP, and Chevron. This examination reveals the moral implications of fossil fuel exports and emphasizes the urgent need for accountability among these companies. With influential endorsements, including remarks by Peter Doherty and Peter Singer, 'Carbon Justice' critiques the notion of fossil fuel extraction as merely a business venture. A must-read for anyone concerned about climate change, this book will forever change your perspective on the impact of fossil fuel exports. Add this essential resource to your collection today and join the conversation on how we can work toward a sustainable future. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742237015
Year: 2021
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
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It’s a shocking fact: the emissions produced annually from the fossil fuels extracted by Australia’s major gas, coal and oil producers – the likes of Glencore, BHP, Yancoal, Peabody, Chevron and Anglo American – and sold here and overseas are larger than the emissions of all 25 million Australians.
If Australia’s exported and domestic emissions are combined, Australia ranks as the sixth-largest emitter in the world, behind China, the United States, India, Russia and Japan. Far from being an insignificant contributor to climate change because of its small population, Australia is a key driver through its fossil fuel exports.
How have these companies’ exports escaped scrutiny when climate change is such an urgent problem?
Understanding the moral responsibility of Australia’s major carbon exporters is a crucial first step in determining how to fairly share the burdens of a climate transition. In Carbon Justice, leading political philosopher Jeremy Moss sets out an ethical framework to establish the cost of the harms of these major exporters and what we should do about it. What they do next will shape Australia’s response to climate change.
â€Coal is our past, but it cannot be our future, if we are to have a future!’ — Peter Doherty
â€No reader of Carbon Justice will ever again be able to view digging up coal and selling it abroad as an innocent activity. The fossil fuel exporters are profiting by endangering everyone on this planet for generations to come. Moss makes a powerful case for holding them to account for the damage they are doing.’ — Peter Singer<
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742237015
Year: 2021
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
It’s a shocking fact: the emissions produced annually from the fossil fuels extracted by Australia’s major gas, coal and oil producers – the likes of Glencore, BHP, Yancoal, Peabody, Chevron and Anglo American – and sold here and overseas are larger than the emissions of all 25 million Australians.
If Australia’s exported and domestic emissions are combined, Australia ranks as the sixth-largest emitter in the world, behind China, the United States, India, Russia and Japan. Far from being an insignificant contributor to climate change because of its small population, Australia is a key driver through its fossil fuel exports.
How have these companies’ exports escaped scrutiny when climate change is such an urgent problem?
Understanding the moral responsibility of Australia’s major carbon exporters is a crucial first step in determining how to fairly share the burdens of a climate transition. In Carbon Justice, leading political philosopher Jeremy Moss sets out an ethical framework to establish the cost of the harms of these major exporters and what we should do about it. What they do next will shape Australia’s response to climate change.
â€Coal is our past, but it cannot be our future, if we are to have a future!’ — Peter Doherty
â€No reader of Carbon Justice will ever again be able to view digging up coal and selling it abroad as an innocent activity. The fossil fuel exporters are profiting by endangering everyone on this planet for generations to come. Moss makes a powerful case for holding them to account for the damage they are doing.’ — Peter Singer<