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The third industrial revolution

By Making It on 14 February, 2012

Jeremy Rifkin explains how the five pillars of a third energy-communications revolution will create the foundations for the next great wave of economic growth

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Issue 9: Our low-carbon future

By Making It on 4 January, 2012

Imagine a future where the power of green technology drives a new economic revolution, and where everyone, all over the world, has access to clean, safe, and affordable energy services. Does this sound far-fetched? Not according to our contributors. Jeremy Rifkin, whose latest book, The Third Industrial Revolution, is making a big impact, sees developments [...]

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The third industrial revolution

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