Cheaper, Faster, Better by Tom Steyer absolutely blew me away. At a time when it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the irreversible damage done to our climate, Steyer presents a surprisingly optimistic and refreshing outlook on the future. His vision is clear: a world where we break our addiction to fossil fuels, embrace new technologies, and create a future where things are, as the title suggests, cheaper, faster, and better.

The book does an excellent job balancing realism and optimism, acknowledging the climate damage already done while offering hope through collective action. Steyer provides practical, easy-to-understand solutions, making the complex topics of climate change, economics, and technology accessible to everyone. His analogies, from comparing oil dependency to cigarettes and whale oil, helped clarify the economic forces behind fossil fuels.

I especially appreciated the inspiring stories of climate leaders working tirelessly to spearhead the clean-energy revolution. It’s a 280-page motivational call to action that ignites hope for our planet's future. Combining science, economics, and engineering with a sensible approach to sociology, this book is not only smart but deeply inspiring. Highly recommend for anyone looking to feel empowered and informed in the fight against climate change!

I have always wanted to understand climate change more and what we can do to make sure our kids and their children have a planet to live on. This book was just that. There were somethings I didn't agree on when it came to certain things. Overall, I found this book to be pretty informative.

What a great book!
Everyone should read or listen to this book! It’s perfect for people that want to start taking part in making a change and try to save earth from climate change!!

By sharing his own experiences with engaging in climate projects and stating facts the author approaches the topic so so good!
I‘m very glad I was able to listen to this audiobook. It really makes you think about the topic and spreads awareness about climate change and that we have to act. Now!

Definitely going to recommend this to everyone I know.
Well well done!

This book gives a realistic look at clinic change. Some people may not think it's real, but it is. We have to find another option from fossil fuels to use in the future. He gave real life examples that it made it easy for the average person to understand. We all have a part in ending climate change.

I used to read a lot of business books because my husband bought them and I liked to think I would get a real job someday. This book reads/sounds just like those books. I got annoyed about it for a split second before realizing there is a huge audience of business men who may actually LISTEN to what Steyer is saying because of the way he presented it. So, while it wasn't "for me" I think it may actually be a great book for the business people. There is a lot of good information here and Steyer does a great job of presenting it in an easy to digest manner.

This book should be front and center at libraries and should be infiltrating college classrooms and book clubs alike. Tom Steyer is an investor billionaire and climate activist and he knows his stuff. I listed to Tom’s voice on the audio copy and his passion for this very important topic comes through. His self awareness is also much appreciated as he talks about environmental justice and climate effects on the most marginalized communities.

He does a great job describing how a once bipartisan issue has become victim to misinformation and politicization. He outlines ways in which big business and individuals can do things to support the environment and climate movement. He also gives passionate responses to popular talking points against climate change and environmentalism.

This book has me fired up as a climate optimist and looking for ways to encourage further innovation on behalf of the climate movement. I hope Tom gets the air time he deserves to promote this book, advance the climate movement, and correct misinformation.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC copy of the audio.

Cheaper, Faster, Better by Tom Steyer is an informative read. So many of the climate books I have read paint a stark picture with no real solutions. This book does an excellent job of outlining the challenge while also illustrating how action can be taken for the climate crisis. A focus on action allows the reader to go away feeling hopeful and empowered to create change.

Always a grain of salt listening to a billionaire and “unapologetic capitalist” speak on what us plebs should do to improve the world, but I largely enjoyed this forward-thinking perspective on clean energy and climate economics.

Filled with scientific background on the current and future impacts of climate change on our living world, Tom Steyer provides his unique perspective on our role in the climate war, particularly in fighting Big Oil and Gas.

He communicates the science and industry knowledge in a way that is digestible for all audiences, and leaves a lot of room to be hopeful for our future provided we take the best actions.

Thank you SO incredibly much to NetGalley and Spiegel & Grau by Spotify Audiobooks for an audiobook ARC in exchange for an honest review. WOW! This book absolutely blew me away. I must admit, I am “new” to learning about climate change as I was raised in an extremely conservative, fundamental Baptist church attending, republican voting home. It has only been in the past about 13 years (I’m now 32) that I have been free from that kind of thinking and belief system. And it has definitely been a slow process. However, at the beginning of April, I got a job in the Climate, Energy, and Environmental division of my company, and I genuinely feel like everything has changed. It’s like a whole new world has opened up to me and I’m greedily reading anything and everything I can so that I can be a part of the change to making our world a better place. That being said, it is so incredibly easy to get discouraged and depressed when reading and hearing about the irreversible damage that has been done to our climate. So when I started listening to this and hear how very positive Tom’s outlook was, it got me even more fired up and excited!! While facts were given, and some were definitely less than exemplary, the overall positive outlook on climate change was quite refreshing. I appreciated how easy every topic that was covered was to understand, and how practical goals were given that anyone could easily accomplish. This is a book that I will most definitely be referencing time and time again, and I will be buying a physical copy to have on my shelf for easy access. This should be a required book for everyone to read.

A climate change book from a presidential hopeful and self proclaimed investor. Not a self proclaimed capitalist, but this book makes the case for a capitalist view of climate change, that the technology is getting cheaper, doing it better, and getting there faster than oil, coal, and gas ever could. This is the book, I would probably give to a relative who has dipped their toes into the climate change movement but is not yet entirely convinced of the economic viability of climate change technologies. It brings historical context to climate change. This is not a book for those convinced of climate change and the technologies trying to reverse it unless you want a book to sell you on how to convince other people of the changes they need to make.

Thank you to Netgalley, Tom Steyer and Spieger and Grau for this audio ARC! I’m fascinated by the fact that climate deniers even exist, let alone that because they do, the work that people like TS do is so incredibly important, but alas, here we are. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this audiobook. I learned plenty of new things and reaffirmed things I already had some knowledge of. I very much appreciated the capitalistic approach to climate change and awareness that TS employed in this book. Overall a really important read.

This book is just the sort of non-fiction I enjoy - a blend of climate and the economy. However, this really resonated with me because it wasn't written by a scientist telling us what is going wrong with the climate (and it is!) but instead a successful businessman who has chosen to focus his incredible resources on fighting climate change. However - he isn't just an altruist, he makes the point that one doesn't have to sacrifice making money, and instead focuses on investing in technologies that will be useful in (and help) our changing world. Generally, I read books about climate change and come out of it raging mad at capitalism, but in this case, he gave good ideas for how capitalism can work - with government restrictions that focus companies innovations on moving our climate science and tech forward. An enjoyable read.

This book ignites hope in the face of our planet’s environmental challenges. It showcases the inspiring work of climate leaders spearheading the clean-energy revolution, demonstrating how capitalism can be a powerful force for positive change. With cutting-edge green technology at our fingertips, reshaping our future and stabilizing our climate has never been more achievable.

I loved this book! It’s smart and sensible, combining science, economics, engineering, and sociology to show the path to a better future. Renewable energy is already cheaper than fossil fuels—we have the power to secure our global future if we act now. The audiobook is entertaining and inspiring.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

Review of “Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We’ll Win the Climate War”

By: Tom Steyer

Available May 28/2024

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Disclaimer: Please note that I received a Audio ARC from NetGalley and Spiegel & Grau by Spotify Audiobooks, in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

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“Cheaper, Faster, Better” by Tom Steyer offers a refreshing perspective on combating climate change, blending hope, practicality, and investment wisdom into a compelling narrative.

What sets this book apart is its focus on capitalism as a tool for scaling climate progress. Steyer’s argument for investing in green energy over fossil fuels resonates strongly, offering a pragmatic approach to driving change. His emphasis on the economic benefits of sustainable solutions provides hope for meaningful progress.

Despite the dire circumstances, Steyer’s message is one of hope and possibility. He highlights inspiring examples of individuals and communities leading the charge for climate action, showcasing the potential for transformative change.

“Cheaper, Faster, Better” is a thought-provoking and inspiring read that encourages readers to rethink their approach to climate action. Steyer’s hopeful vision, combined with his investment expertise, offers a compelling roadmap for a sustainable future.

Tom Steyer narrates his impassioned text on climate change and "your" role in it. If you're already on board, there's not much new here for you. He was also writing for a certain audience. An American and privileged audience. He even anonymously references his rich buddies who, in their uber privilege, are complacent or worse. The message that "we all have a role to play" is one we can all get behind, but so what? What can people in the Global South do, realistically? In America, how about the poor and underprivileged? How about those without the power to act and the privilege to take the inevitable hits when they come? Steyer ends on the note that personal choice does little, so let's be good citizens and become politically active. Oh! And let's quit our jobs and choose a different, "purpose-driven" career! Because he did, as a rich white American man .......... with all the stability and resources that implies. Can single mothers juggling multiple jobs without universal income and basic healthcare or child support do this? Look, I'm 100% on board with Steyer's values and hot take on the situation, but he's a rich white American man, and his suggestions make all sorts of assumptions that only someone of his background would have. A more effective strategy would be for Steyer to harness his power (and gather his courage?) to persuade his rich white American male friends to make systemic change that will cascade down to those who want it but can do little about it. In the end, this text comes across as the same ol' material presidential hopefuls tend to produce for campaign season: a message to vote by.