{"title":"David McDermott Hughes","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by David McDermott Hughes, a distinguished author known for his insightful contributions to the fields of politics and current affairs. With an eye for detail and a commitment to unearthing profound truths, Hughes crafts thought-provoking narratives that explore the intricacies of environmental and social justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eWho Owns the Wind?\u003c\/em\u003e. This compelling book delves into the complex world of renewable energy and the sociopolitical debates surrounding wind power. Hughes offers a critical examination of how wind energy is entangled with issues of ownership, colonial histories, and climate change responsibilities. His work not only challenges conventional wisdom but also encourages readers to rethink their understanding of what it truly means to transition to a sustainable future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach book by David McDermott Hughes is an invitation to engage with pressing global issues through a nuanced and well-researched perspective. Whether you're a seasoned reader of political issues or someone looking to deepen their understanding of contemporary affairs, this collection offers valuable insights that are both educational and enlightening.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"who-owns-the-wind-by-david-mcdermott-hughes-9781839761133","title":"Who Owns the Wind?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe energy transition has begun. To succeed – to replace fossil fuels with wind and solar power – that process must be fair. Otherwise, mounting popular protest against wind farms will prolong carbon pollution and deepen the climate crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Hughes examines that anti-industrial, anti-corporate resistance, drawing insights from a Spanish village surrounded by turbines. In the lives of these neighbours – freighted with centuries of exploitation – clean power and social justice fit together only awkwardly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProposals for a green economy, the Green New Deal, or Europe’s Green Deal require more effort. We must rethink aesthetics, livelihood, property, and, most essentially, the private nature of wind resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately, the energy transition will be public and just, or it may not be at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWho Owns the Wind?\u003c\/em\u003e challenges us to consider the complexities at the intersection of clean energy and social equity, pointing towards a future where these elements can either reconcile or remain in conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852690280684,"sku":"9781839761133","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7460511ff4bb9055013698080549d1b9.jpg?v=1759168183"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/david-mcdermott-hughes.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}