Oil'S Deep State : How the Petroleum Industry Undermines Democracy and Stops Action on Global Warming - in Alberta, and in Ottawa

Name: Oil'S Deep State : How the Petroleum Industry Undermines Democracy and Stops Action on Global Warming - in Alberta, and in Ottawa
Brand: James Lorimer & Company Ltd

James Lorimer & Company Ltd

Why have democratic governments failed to take serious steps to reduce carbon emissions despite dire warnings and compelling evidence of the profound and growing threat posed by global warming? Most of the writing on global warming is by scientists, academics, environmentalists, and journalists. Kevin Taft, a former leader of the opposition in Alberta, brings a fresh perspective through the insight he gained as an elected politician who had an insider's eyewitness view of the role of the oil industry. His answer, in brief: The oil industry has captured key democratic institutions in both Alberta and Ottawa.Taft begins his book with a perceptive observer's account of a recent court casein Ottawa which laid bare the tactics and techniques of the industry, its insiders and lobbyists. He casts\n\nOil's Deep State\nHow the petroleum industry undermines democracy and stops action on global warming - in Alberta, and\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available wi;