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As the leading platform for sustainability information and data, illuminem is proud to present a curated collection of book reviews, author interviews, and essential reading lists.
From our Thought Leaders
A selection set to inspire new thinking and drive meaningful change in the sustainability space:
• A book review of Roger Spitz's "Disrupt with Impact", by James Balzer
In Disrupt with Impact, Roger Spitz challenges traditional business strategies, advocating for antifragility and anticipatory risk management to thrive in a volatile, interconnected world.
• Excerpts from 'Dutch Disease to Energy Transition', by Noé Van Hulst
From Dutch Disease to Energy Transition explores how resource-rich countries can combat economic volatility, diversify away from fossil fuels, and navigate the global energy transition, emphasising the urgency of decarbonisation and policy reform.
• Interview with Max Masi, on “Total Renewable Energy: A Tale of a Decarbonized World”, by Massimiliano Masi, Andrea Gori
In his book Total Renewable Energy: A Tale of a Decarbonized World, Empowered by AI, Massimiliano Masi explores the urgent need for climate action, highlighting the S curve of climate impact and the role of AI in enabling renewable energy solutions.
• Self-learning in sustainability: the rising importance of books over degrees, by Maria Tymtsias
A curated list of essential books for self-directed learning in sustainability, aiming to provide a deeper, practical understanding beyond academic programs.
• Let’s stop trying to save industrial civilisation, by Erin Remblance
Erin Remblance reviews Bright Green Lies by Derrick Jensen, Lierre Keith, and Max Wilbert, highlighting how the environmental movement favours industrial solutions over true sustainability. The authors challenge "bright green" environmentalists who believe technology can sustain a high-energy lifestyle, advocating for degrowth and reconnecting with nature.
Curated from the news
Fresh reads and critical reflections from across the sustainability media landscape:
• I thought most of us were going to die from the climate crisis. I was wrong, by Hannah Ritchie, CNN
From her book Not the End of the World, Hannah Ritchie shares why climate progress is possible, highlighting real-world data, declining emissions, and the power of collective action.
• ‘The Great Greenwashing’ by John Pabon, by Jon Pabon, earth.org
From his book The Great Greenwashing, John Pabon exposes deceptive sustainability claims and offers practical ways individuals and companies can drive real environmental change.
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