{"title":"Michael Shellenberger","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the thought-provoking works of Michael Shellenberger, a renowned author known for his insightful analysis and compelling narratives. As an influential thinker in the realms of Science \u0026amp; Nature and Self-Help \u0026amp; Personal Development, Shellenberger's books provide readers with a fresh perspective on today's most pressing issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eApocalypse Never\u003c\/em\u003e, Shellenberger challenges conventional environmental narratives, offering a hopeful and rational approach to addressing climate change. His arguments are backed by rigorous research and years of experience, inviting readers to reconsider popular misconceptions and embrace solutions grounded in scientific evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his latest work, \u003cem\u003ePathocracy\u003c\/em\u003e, Shellenberger delves into the dangers of political power being wielded without moral integrity. With a sharp intellect and engaging storytelling, he examines the effects of such dynamics on society and encourages readers to think critically about the leadership they endorse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're seeking to broaden your understanding of environmental science or explore the psychological underpinnings of power, Michael Shellenberger's books offer invaluable insights that will enrich your knowledge and stimulate meaningful reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"apocalypse-never-by-michael-shellenberger-9780063001695","title":"Apocalypse Never","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow a National Bestseller!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate change is real but it’s not the end of the world. It is not even our most serious environmental problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Shellenberger has been fighting for a greener planet for decades. He helped save the world’s last unprotected redwoods. He co-created the predecessor to today’s Green New Deal, and he led a successful effort by climate scientists and activists to keep nuclear plants operating, preventing a spike of emissions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut in 2019, as some claimed “billions of people are going to die,” contributing to rising anxiety, including among adolescents, Shellenberger decided that, as a lifelong environmental activist, leading energy expert, and father of a teenage daughter, he needed to speak out to separate science from fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite decades of news media attention, many remain ignorant of basic facts. Carbon emissions peaked and have been declining in most developed nations for over a decade. Deaths from extreme weather, even in poor nations, declined 80 percent over the last four decades. And the risk of Earth warming to very high temperatures is increasingly unlikely thanks to slowing population growth and abundant natural gas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCuriously, the people who are the most alarmist about the problems also tend to oppose the obvious solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat’s really behind the rise of apocalyptic environmentalism? There are powerful financial interests. There are desires for status and power. But most of all, there is a desire among supposedly secular people for transcendence. This spiritual impulse can be natural and healthy. But in preaching fear without love, and guilt without redemption, the new religion is failing to satisfy our deepest psychological and existential needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApocalypse Never\u003c\/em\u003e by Michael Shellenberger explores these complex dynamics, shedding light on the motivations behind the alarmist narrative and proposing a pragmatic approach to environmental challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46506291986668,"sku":"9780063001695","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11221053482210.jpg?v=1748693238"},{"product_id":"pathocracy-by-alex-gutentag-9780063498112","title":"Pathocracy","description":"\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855824310508,"sku":"9780063498112","price":31.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e49fa6587b5bf95f9bc4772d38b01d48_f0cdc9bc-12fc-48a4-adc2-888ba4e2b5b0.jpg?v=1771211306"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/michael-shellenberger.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}