‘Opens our eyes to the everyday contributions all of us make to how the world is changing.’ Tim Marshall, author of Prisoners of Geography

‘A much needed blend of optimism and realism.' Brett Christophers, author of The Price is Wrong: Why Capitalism Won't Save the Planet

Why might a miner be interested in which toothpaste you choose? What is the relationship between your mobile phone and wind turbines? And can your morning coffee fuel a bus?

The economy affects every aspect of our lives, from the clothes we wear to the bread we eat and the fuel in our cars. And there are big changes on the horizon as the global green revolution spreads across the world.

In this lively and subversive book, economist and broadcaster Dharshini David traces the course of an average day—from the moment we flick on the light in the morning—to reveal the green changes already happening in every aspect of our world. Exploring industries such as energy, food, fashion, technology, manufacturing, and financial services, she asks what is happening, how quickly, who is driving it all—and what it means for us. Covering critical issues such as sustainability and corporate greenwashing, to global conflicts like industrialization and trade wars, she shows how even the smallest details of our daily lives are part of a much larger story about how our world is progressing.

If you’ve ever wondered what green issues really mean for your daily life, this book is for you.

‘A significant yet accessible addition to the green debate.’ Country & Town House

Pages: 272, Year of Publication: 0918, Dimensions: 15.6x15.6cm