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America's Climate Problem: The Way Forward /  Robert Repetto. Earthscan, 2011, 176 p. ISBN 9781849712149http://www.earthscan.co.uk/tabid/102581/Default.aspxAbout the book :What America does - or  fails to do - in the next few years to solve the problem of climate  change will largely determine the fate of the earth and humanity for  centuries to come. Despite the efforts by some states, local governments  and individual citizens to respond, controversy still embroils national  efforts to come up with a solution.This book by Robert Repetto, a leading environmental economist, lets the  reader cut through the confusion and political rhetoric and understand  the way to resolve the climate problem. It explains in clear, accessible  language how a sensible national policy to reduce greenhouse gas  emissions can bring about a transition to clean energy sources while  preserving healthy economic growth and high standards of living. It  shows where the pitfalls are in developing a climate solution, how they  can be avoided, and how to bring resistant interest groups on board.America cannot act alone but other nations will not take action if the  United States does not lead, and this book explains how America can  successfully promote international cooperation on climate solutions.Never has there been an environmental problem of such importance. Every  citizen will benefit from the insight this book provides in solving it  successfully. (copyright © Earthscan)