The Green New Deal

Why the Fossil Fuel Civilization Will Collapse by 2028 and the Bold Economic Plan to Save Life on Earth

By: Jeremy Rifkin

Narrated by: David Cochran Heath

Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins

Publisher's summary

An urgent, workable plan to confront climate change and transform America's economy for a post-fossil fuel world from the New York Times bestselling author of The Third Industrial Revolution.

A new vision for America’s future is quickly gaining momentum. The Green New Deal has caught fire in activist circles and become a central focus in the national conversation, setting the agenda for a new political movement that will likely transform the entire US and world economy. Although the details remain to be hashed out, it has inspired the millennial generation, now the largest voting bloc in the country, to lead America on the issue of climate change.

While the Green New Deal has become an overnight sensation, it takes on added weight in lieu of a parallel movement within the global business community that is going to shake the very foundation of society over the next several years. Behind the scenes, the key sectors that make up the infrastructure of the global economy are quickly decoupling from fossil fuels and recoupling with solar and wind energies that are now near parity in cost and soon to be far cheaper. New studies are sounding the alarm about the prospect of 100 trillion dollars in stranded assets as the economy abandons the old energies of the twentieth century for the new cheaper green energies of the twenty-first century, creating a carbon bubble that is likely to burst by 2028—leading to the collapse of the fossil fuel civilization.

This great disruption is occurring because the marketplace is speaking. Every government will have to follow the market or face the consequences. Governments that lead in the scale-up of a new zero carbon green infrastructure and create the new business opportunities and employment that accompany it will stay ahead of the curve. Governments that fail to lead will be doomed.

In The Green New Deal, New York Times bestselling author and renowned economic and social theorist Jeremy Rifkin delivers the political narrative, technical framework, and economic plan for the debate now taking center stage across America. The concurrence of a stranded fossil fuel assets bubble and a green political vision opens up the possibility of a massive global paradigm shift into a post-carbon ecological era, hopefully in time to prevent a temperature rise that will tip us over the edge into runaway climate change. With twenty-five years of experience at the forefront of enacting green transitions for both the European Union and the People’s Republic of China, Rifkin offers his indispensable wisdom in a blueprint for how to transform the global economy and save life on Earth.

©2019 Jeremy Rifkin (P)2019 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

“An influential advisor to governments the world over and a prolific author in areas of societal importance, Rifkin delivers a passionate vision and practical narrative, based on his extensive experience implementing pioneering changes throughout the European Union and People’s Republic of China.” —Booklist

“An urgent endorsement of efforts to remake a doomed fossil-fuel economy before it's too late.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Once again, Jeremy Rifkin has wrapped his brilliant mind around humanity’s greatest challenges and makes a compelling case for ending business as usual. The Green New Deal is a clear roadmap for the post-carbon transformation of the US economy and an inspiring vision of what could be the most promising economic opportunity of our lifetimes. It’s a must-read for investors, entrepreneurs and policy makers alike.” —Sir Richard Branson

More influenced by ideology than fact.

Society will collapse in 2027? How does one really believe that? Not enough sober thinking.

A charlatan’s take on a serious issue

Very disappointing and lacking any new ideas. It basically calls for unsuccessful past methods to tackle new problems ... let’s use the unions, let’s tax more, let s the government run everything. I wasted my time reading this book

Research this

Research this Nwo clown. He spews tons of misinformation . He praises all Corrupt politicians in the past 25 years. He’s part of deep state. Got a fire place? Throw his book in

Clear and concise call to action

This book satisfies curiosity with regard to the Green New Deal, presenting what it’s all about and why it’s so tremendously important and immediate.

Required Reading

This explanation of how humans need to respond to disastrous climate change and the toxification of earth provides a clear and cogent description of the task before us. There is no time to waste. In the USA we must all mobilize on this path immediately. It will be a challenge, but there is no other sane option.

good ideas, but endless self-congratulation

After half an hour, it becomes too much: If I hear Rifkin repeat his "third industrieal revolution" one more time, I'm going to puke. The ideas are really good, if at times too theoretical (zero marginal cost do not exist, even if they decrease to negligible levels) and too techno-optimistic (at least in Europe, we'd love some privacy instead of all teh data about everything everywhere, thank you very much). BUT: JR can't stop telling you how many governments he's advised and how wttentively Angela Merkel was listening to him and how he single-handedly convinced large utility providers to change their strategy... Good lord, he IS important, isn't he. Seriously: The whole book could be condensed by 50% if the author wasn't so into self-flattery, it's painful to listen to.

one of the most important books you can read

I don't tend to listen to non fiction, but this one is critical. the author focuses less on the science of climate change, and more on the economic principles that might convince your conservative friends that addressing climate change problems is good for our economy.

Essential Reading for Climate Change Believers and Sceptics

Climate Change is here. This is the first book I have read that lays out a plan for what we as citizens and our government must do! It also details what China and Europe are already doing, and what the US must do. We are in an extinction event! We must act if our children and grandchildren are to survive and hopefully thrive. It is up to us to act now. Read this book and determine how you can participate and lead this movement!
D D Easson

some info was wrong so what was accurate?

some information about hydrogen fuel cells was not accurate. Some of that information was fascinating but then you started Wonder. If some of it wasn't accurate then how much more was not accurate

the future is green

this book should be required reading in schools and put out in the public as open domain for the public to understand and read

a must read for humans

Maps out, in a very clear and informed way, the evironmental way forward for humanity.

The most complete positive and viable road map for the future of humanity.

Clear, precise and challenging. There is no second chance with global warming and climate change. Jeremy Rifkin spells it out and guides us through the steps we need to take in an economically coherent journey. Ignore this wisdom and humanity will be an endangered species by the turn of the next century. I urge you to read / listen to this book.

Education, not Entertainment

While the subject matter is important and the information is valuable, it is extremely tedious to listen to.
There is alot of repetition and technical jargon.
The narrator is clearly and well spoken, but after a while becomes a drone.
If you are using this work as a reference piece or an educational source, then I would regular breaks for note taking and consideration.
Otherwise valid points may be missed.