About This Book
Whole Earth Discipline (2009) argues that environmentalism should be more pragmatic and willing to use powerful modern tools to address climate change and ecological decline. It makes the case for options often treated as taboo in green circles – such as nuclear energy, biotechnology, dense urban living, and even researching geoengineering – when they can reduce overall environmental harm. It frames these choices as systems-level solutions aimed at protecting biodiversity while cutting carbon emissions at scale.
Who Should Read This?
- Climate-focused policy and energy decision-makers
- Tech-savvy environmentalists weighing nuclear and biotech
- Anyone exploring pragmatic eco-solutions
About the Author
Stewart Brand is an American writer and editor best known for founding the Whole Earth Catalog and for co-founding The WELL and the Long Now Foundation. His other books include How Buildings Learn, The Clock of the Long Now, and The Media Lab.
