“[A] lively, well-informed and passionate book.”—Martin Wolff, Financial Times, Best Economics Books Summer 2024

“In Cheaper, Faster, Better, Tom Steyer’s persuasive storytelling and contagious optimism underscore one of the most important realities of the climate crisis: If we work together, we can solve it. As a relentless climate activist and accomplished investor, Tom’s insights will help galvanize the movement that is needed to address the greatest challenge of our lifetimes.”—Al Gore, former US Vice President

“An entertaining and informative look into the world of green energy and the clean energy transition.”—Salon

“An admirably readable call to arms.”—Financial Times

“Optimistic . . . A readable, encouraging argument that climate activists will want to put to work.”—Kirkus

“Tom Steyer is a masterful storyteller who proves, once again, why he is a leading voice for a cleaner, healthier, and more prosperous world. Writing with clarity and conviction, he blends optimism and pragmatism in his vision of a global community that can meet our climate challenges, infused with the power of innovation.”—Laurene Powell Jobs, founder and president of the Emerson Collective

“‘Refreshing’ and ‘hopeful’ are not words usually associated with books about the climate crisis, but Steyer’s book is just that. Frequently using parallels from sports and the business world, he brings clarity and common sense to complex, even controversial, climate issues. This book has given me answers to the questions I get asked most.”—Jane Fonda

“In Cheaper, Faster, Better, Tom Steyer is full of optimism that we can still prevent the worst of climate change and build a better world. He shows how each of us can be part of that solution, whatever our walk of life and wherever we are in the world.”—Fred Krupp, President, Environmental Defense Fund 

“Tom Steyer is a true champion of the planet. He calls on all of us to do our part and explore every possible solution—from breakthrough ideas and technologies to new rules and standards—to create a sustainable net-zero world that benefits all of humanity.”—Marc Benioff, Chair and CEO, Salesforce

“Finally, an effortless and compelling book that captures the promise and opportunity of the current point in our journey to a net-zero world. Steyer teaches, amuses, and inspires, all while never losing focus on the urgency and moral clarity of this moment.”—Lisa Jackson, former EPA Administrator

The consequences of climate change—rising waters, extreme weather, record temperatures—are transforming our lives, as global warming accelerates more rapidly than scientists predicted even a few years ago. At the same time, the clean energy revolution is forging ahead faster than nearly anyone anticipated. As Tom Steyer sees it, these two trends together create a moment like the one America faced during World War II: on the one hand, an existential threat that demands our collective action; on the other, an opportunity to lead the world, protect the planet, and set the stage for a new generation of shared economic prosperity.

In 2012, Steyer walked away from the highly successful investment fund he founded to devote himself full time to climate issues, and he’s been on the front lines ever since. In this accessible book, aimed at everyone from college students to Wall Street investors, Steyer presents his blueprint for winning the climate fight—sharing his own story of becoming a “climate person,” debunking the arguments made by fossil fuel companies, and showcasing the inspiring, innovative work of other climate leaders in the clean-energy transition. Capitalism, Steyer argues, can be the key to scaling climate progress, and all of us can play a part in stabilizing our planet. As green technology is fast becoming cleaner and cheaper, reshaping our planet’s future—and our own—has never been more crucial or within our reach.

PRODUCT DETAILS

ISBN: 9781954118645
Price: $28.00
On-sale date: 5/28/24
Weight: 1.05 LBS