"The prospect of a Green New Deal-sustainable energy, and justice for all Americans-has instilled millions of people with a sense of hope. To make it happen, the plan will require a national mobilization on a scale not seen since World War II. But will it be enough to prevent disaster? Scientists now warn that we have little time to eliminate greenhouse emissions. To do what's required, Stan Cox urges readers to embrace the Green New Deal but go beyond it in order to stop global warming before it's too late. In clear and accessible language, Cox explains why we must abolish the use of fossil fuels on a clear timetable, and reduce over-production and over-consumption-points not mandated by the GND. By starting now to find creative ways in which we can live in a lower-energy society, Cox writes, we as individuals and communities can play key roles in bringing about the necessary transformation" Provided by publisher.

Foreword by Noam Chomsky Introduction Chapter One Growth and Limits: 1933-2016 Chapter Two “What the Hell Happened?” 2016-2020 Chapter Three The Road to Cornucopia Isn’t Paved Chapter Four Off-Ramp Ahead Chapter Five Justice for the Whold Earth