Hamilton - Paterson James - Stuck Monkey The Deadly Planetary Cost Of The Things We Love - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: People hunting monkeys in the jungle once devised a simple yet effective trap: When the creature found a banana in a large jar with a narrow neck it would plunge its paw in to retrieve it. But it couldn't let go. And unless the monkey released the banana it was stuck. We are of course the stuck monkey paralysed by our modern lifestyles and consumer habits: our constant stream of online shopping deliveries our compulsive dependence on digital devices our obsession with ourpets. These addictions as small and harmless as they may seem are quietly destroying the planet. And the eco - friendly alternatives that alleviate our guilt are often not much better. In Stuck Monkey James Hamilton - Paterson uncovers the truth behind the everyday habits fuelling the climate crisis. Drawing on eye - opening research and shocking statistics he mercilessly dissects a wide spectrum of modern life: pets gardening sports vehicles fashion wellness holidays and more. Ferociously unflinching andintelligent this book will make you think twice about the 'innocent habits we often take for granted.
Title: Stuck Monkey The Deadly Planetary Cost Of The Things We Love
Author(s): Hamilton - Paterson James
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Barcode: 9781803285528
Pages: 304 Pages
Publication Date: 2/20/2024
Category: Climate Change