WE and the author know, the solutions they fund will never radically change our society. The main point is that the “philanthropists” both modern and historical are claiming they have the solutions to the world problems that they themselves have created. Recommended by Sue: I listened to this book by Anand Giridharadas cuz I knew I might not get around to reading it-and wow i’m glad i did. Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World by Anand Giridharadas Read it if you’re wondering if there’s any hope in the struggle to transition away from our extractive dirty energy economy. It’s like a recipe book for equitable and transformative approaches to renewable energy, written by community leaders around the country. It’s filled with inspiring stories of on-the-ground solutions to build an inclusive clean energy economy. The book deals with issues ranging from high school pranks to parenting in a “color-blind” community where all dolls are white.Įnergy Democracy: Advancing Equity in Clean Energy Solutions One of the characters in the book is an artist, cleaning lady, and single mom who may or may not be involved in a crime of arson. Recommended by Tia: This was published in 2017 but I read it last year for a book club dedicated to reading works by women of color, so I'm gonna go ahead and choose this one.

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