An analysis of the complexities of energy transformation in the U.S.
Stan Cox, author and senior scientist at The Land Institute, will explain the need for more serious actions to avoid climate disaster. The Biden plan is a step in the right direction, but much more needs to be done. In his fifth book, Cox analyzes critical issues not being addressed in the dominant discourse today.
Jerome McDonnell has hosted Worldview, WBEZ’s global affairs program, since 1994. Currently, he is WBEZ’s Environmental Reporter.
About The Green New Deal and Beyond: Ending the Climate Emergency While We Still Can
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.
Borrow The Green New Deal and Beyond from the Evanston Public Library or check out the eBook.
This is a Chicago Area Peace Action event, co-sponsored by the Evanston Public Library.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Environment and Ecology | Authors & Book Discussions |
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