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Blackout: A Shocking True Story of Corporate Greed, America's Energy Crisis, and the Hidden Cost of Our Energy Addiction

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Blackout: A Shocking True Story Of Corporate Greed, America's Energy Crisis, And The Hidden Cost Of Our Energy Addiction Blackout Edward Humes

In the annals of corporate crime, few cases are as shocking as the Enron scandal. The energy giant's collapse in 2001 was the largest bankruptcy in American history, and it left investors and employees alike reeling. But behind the headlines, a more sinister story was unfolding—a story of corporate greed, political corruption, and the hidden cost of our energy addiction.

Blackout

by Edward Humes

4.7 out of 5

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In Blackout, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Edward Humes takes us inside the Enron scandal, revealing the truth about what happened and the lessons we must learn from it. Humes draws on exclusive interviews with key players in the scandal, including former Enron executives, government officials, and whistleblowers. He also provides a detailed account of the company's rise and fall, from its humble beginnings to its meteoric ascent to the top of the Fortune 500.

Blackout is a gripping narrative that reads like a thriller. But it is also a cautionary tale about the dangers of corporate greed and the importance of protecting our energy independence. Humes shows how Enron's executives used accounting tricks and political connections to create the illusion of profitability, while secretly driving the company toward bankruptcy. He also exposes the cozy relationship between Enron and the Bush administration, which allowed the company to operate with impunity.

But Blackout is more than just a story about Enron. It is also a wake-up call about the dangers of our dependence on fossil fuels. Humes shows how our addiction to oil and gas is not only harming our environment, but also making us vulnerable to price shocks and supply disruptions. He argues that we need to transition to a clean energy economy as soon as possible, and he provides a roadmap for how we can do it.

Blackout is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Enron scandal and its implications for our energy future. It is a powerful indictment of corporate greed and a call to action for all of us who care about our planet and our future.

Praise for Blackout

"A gripping narrative that reads like a thriller. But it is also a cautionary tale about the dangers of corporate greed and the importance of protecting our energy independence."—The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Enron scandal and its implications for our energy future."—The Washington Post

"A powerful indictment of corporate greed and a call to action for all of us who care about our planet and our future."—The Guardian

About the Author

Edward Humes is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and the author of several books, including Garbology and No Matter How Loud I Shout. He is a contributing writer for The Atlantic and has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Guardian.

Blackout

by Edward Humes

4.7 out of 5