The green new deal and beyond : ending the climate emergency while we still can / Stan Cox ; forward by Noam Chomsky.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cox, Stan, author.

Contributor:

Chomsky, Noam, writer of foreword.

Series:

Open Media book.

Open media series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Environmentalism--United States.

Environmentalism.

Environmental policy--United States.

Environmental policy.

Energy policy--United States.

Energy policy.

Greenhouse gases--Government policy--United States.

Greenhouse gases.

Renewable energy sources--Government policy--United States.

Renewable energy sources.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (138 pages).

Place of Publication:

San Francisco, California : City Lights Books, [2020]

Summary:

"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.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9780872868076

0872868079