Climate Change Solutions. How to End the Extraction and Burning of Fossil Fuels

      Аннотация: The consequences of burning fossil fuels are already evident in almost every part of the world. Besides the visible effects on people's livelihoods, global warming is predicted to have a strong and adverse impact on human health. However, research indicates that countries that have contributed the least to global warming are the most vulnerable to death and diseases brought about by higher temperatures and multinational corporations. An example is the campaign against Shell which led to the arrest, detention, torture, rape and massacre of thousands of Ogoni people, notable among them being Ken Saro-Wiwa.Using Shell Oil Corporation as a business model for innovation management, sustainability and globalization, I. Kingsley examines the multinational concept with focus on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) impacts of oil and gas extraction in developing countries—specifically Nigeria. Theories applied in the study include Michael E. Porter’s generic strategy, the Diamond model, and Bowman’s strategy clock. This book on “Climate Change Solutions” provides an insight into the benefits of good corporate governance, as well as some key interventions that can save the world...

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