Cross-purposes. If you’re pretty smug about the ways in which you’re green: recycling, locavore, hybrid, etc., be sure to avoid reading David Owen’s book, The Conundrum: How Scientific Innovation, Increased Efficiency, and Good Intentions Can Make Our Energy and Climate Problems Worse. Owen’s basic premise is that we turn efficiencies into increased consumption and thereby make our problems worse. These usage changes don’t lead to sustainability. The conundrum entails our inability, thus far, to commit to taking steps that would actually make a lasting difference on a global scale. According to Owen, we need to find ways globally to live smaller, closer to each other, and to drive less. Readers who enjoy gathering a broader perspective on issues are those most likely to enjoy this book.Rating: Three-star (Recommended)
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