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“How is it that we have created an economic system that tells us it is cheaper to destroy the earth and exhaust its people than to nurture them both? Is it rational to have an pricing system which discounts the future and sells off the past? How did we create an economic system that confused capital liquidation with income?”

Quote by Paul Hawken

Book:Natural Capitalism: The Next Industrial Revolution

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Natural Capitalism: The Next Industrial Revolution

This book delves into the concept of Natural Capitalism, which advocates for a new industrial revolution that integrates economic prosperity with environmental sustainability. It discusses strategies for businesses and policymakers to achieve long-term success while minimizing ecological impact. more

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Paul Hawken is an American environmentalist, writer, and entrepreneur. He is known for his profound insights into environmental sustainability and his contributions to the environmental movement. more

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