The only book that provides a complete quantitative time bound GLOBAL plan that will provide plenty of clean renewable energy, rid us of the carbon emissions of fossil fuels, minimize global average temperature rise, and rejuvenate forests, coastal ecosystems and agriculture, for a clean and beautiful Earth with a good life for all.

"As the world deals with Climate Change it has become clear that the time for delays is over and we need to come up with a complete time bound plan that is adequate in preventing excessive temperature rise and then to implement it! That is what this book offers. It describes a detailed plan that will help our Earth transform to one that has plenty of renewable energy, improves the living conditions of people, and is beautiful and healthy. There is no question of doing without or even going backwards. The Book shows that there can be plenty of renewable energy for our expanding global energy needs while we are getting rid of fossil fuels and reducing our carbon emissions from them to zero by 2050 in order to keep global average temperatures from rising above 1.5 degrees Celsius (1.5C). This is the temperature rise which the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has warned us we must not exceed in order to avoid the worst consequences of climate change. Since Global Warming is a GLOBAL issue, the book presents a Global Energy Plan that is quantitatively adequate and timebound, in order to achieve that by the year 2050. It also presents detailed and quantitative energy, climate and ecosystem plans for the US, California, China, India, the European Union and general plans for other categories of nations. The variability of renewable energy (especially Solar) is overcome by showing that this energy can be stored in large quantities. The plans are technically feasible (meaning that they can be applied practically) and are economically viable (meaning that they are within the financial capacity of global society). While most of the plan can be implemented by current technical capabilities, the book shows that there is much scope for technical, social, business and political innovations that will increase our capabilities, which we are fully capable of. So, leave gloom and doom behind. For the world and for each of the nations for which plans are presented, the book describes the worsening conditions that are hurting these nations in a big way (from worsening natural disasters, to bad pollutions, worsening health, and the worsening conditions for agriculture, water shortages and heat waves), and why these nations CANNOT AFFORD to delay implementation of climate change solutions of the type described in the book. Since a temperature rise of about 1.5C will still happen, the book describes a detailed plan for year round and organized disaster risk reduction for all the natural disasters worsened by climate change, and the strategies for adapting to heat waves, floods and droughts. Once we have achieved that, we will then need to come up with a plan to bring the temperature and carbon dioxide levels back down. Although the plan in the book does not rely on carbon absorption for this and treats it as a bonus, it further supplements it with global plans for carbon sinks (that absorb carbon) like afforesting the earth over one billion hectares, restoring degrading land masses, expanding all coastal ecosystems over the entire globe, and transforming to a regenerative agriculture. This will do much to begin to restore biodiversity and begin to stop the extinction of species. It will also begin to provide greater health and beauty to our living planet, the like of which we have never seen. The US Green New Deal (GND) is a very good set of aspirations that aims at what the US should do to help with its share of solving the climate crisis, while at the same time improving the lives of people. The book describes how its plan will implement the mobilization goals described in the Green New Deal. It then goes on to describe a Global Green New Deal, and what this will mean for the world. Most importantly, the book also includes a global plan for strengthening and empowering a United Nations based global organization to plan, organize, fund, coordinate and implement the global plan"--

The inspiration for Nuclear Now, the new Oliver Stone film, co-written by Joshua Goldstein As climate change quickly approaches a series of turning points that guarantee disastrous outcomes, a solution is hiding in plain sight. Several countries have already replaced fossil fuels with low-carbon energy sources, and done so rapidly, in one to two decades. By following their methods, we could decarbonize the global economy by midcentury, replacing fossil fuels even while world energy use continues to rise. But so far we have lacked the courage to really try. In this clear-sighted and compelling book, Joshua Goldstein and Staffan Qvist explain how clean energy quickly replaced fossil fuels in such places as Sweden, France, South Korea, and Ontario. Their people enjoyed prosperity and growing energy use in harmony with the natural environment. They didn't do this through personal sacrifice, nor through 100 percent renewables, but by using them in combination with an energy source the Swedes call käkraft, hundreds of times safer and cleaner than coal. Clearly written and beautifully illustrated, yet footnoted with extensive technical references, Goldstein and Qvist's book will provide a new touchstone in discussions of climate change. It could spark a shift in world energy policy that, in the words of Steven Pinker's foreword, literally saves the world.

Approaching the issues of climate change and climate justice from a range of diverse perspectives including those of culture, gender, indigeneity, race, and sexuality, as well as challenging colonial histories and capitalist presents, Climate Futures boldly addresses the apparent inevitability of climate chaos. Seeking better explanations of the underlying causes and consequences of climate change, and mapping strategies toward a better future, or at a minimum, the most likely best-case world that we can get to, this book envisions planetary social movements robust enough to spark the necessary changes needed to achieve deeply sustainable and just economic, social, and political policies and practices. Bringing together insights from interdisciplinary scholars, policymakers, creatives and activists, Climate Futures argues for the need to get past us-and-them divides and acknowledge how lives of creatures far and near, human and non-human, are interconnected.

A timely and essential guide to our journey from fossil fuels to a cleaner energy future.

Weaving together stories from elite science, cutting-edge technology, and popular culture, Fleming examines issues of health and navigation in the 1830s, drought in the 1890s, aircraft safety in the 1930s, and world conflict since the 1940s.

In this beautifully illustrated book, Nicole Kelner has created an educational and playful way to learn about climate change. She communicates dark news with bright colors, creating space for hope in a world filled with fear and eco-anxiety. She doesn't sugarcoat the facts, she shares them with a sparkle to make sure we don't get scared off before we even get started. Nicole's watercolor paintings welcome readers of all ages into a magical world of climate optimism. A Brighter Future helps visualize the future we want to thrive in. Praise for A Brighter Future: "This book should be on every coffee table. One of the biggest ways to affect change is through education. The more people see and have fun with this book, the faster change will come." "Nicole Kelner has a knack for taking complex climate ideas and distilling them into something that's not only digestible for a layman but beautiful and interesting." "A soothing look at climate solutions. Nicole's gorgeous art and simple explanations of complex concepts make this book a must-read for anyone who wants to ease into the climate fight." "Nicole communicates complex climate solutions in beautiful and inviting watercolors. Climate change can feel overwhelming, and Nicole helps us visualize the myriad solutions that are in progress today in a way that invokes a spirit of optimism and hope for the future." "Grab this book, sit down with family and friends, open it up and be sucked into a wonderful world of climate positivity. This important book is as inspirational as it is beautiful." "A brilliantly conceived book! Nicole Kelner has a knack for taking complex climate ideas and distilling them into something that's not only digestible for a layman but beautiful and interesting." "Nicole has a unique ability to translate complicated topics in climate science into easily accessible and inspiring watercolors. Through warm colors and bright themes, her book welcomes all readers to explore the climate solutions and imagine a future of better choices for humanity. A Brighter Future will spark conversations and the imaginations of readers, both young and old."