A Planet to Win
Why We Need a Green New Deal
By Alyssa Battistoni, Daniel Aldana Cohen, Kate Aronoff, Thea Riofrancos | Publisher: Verso Books
About the book
All politics are climate politics in the twenty-first century—and this bold book argues for a Green New Deal that confronts both climate change and inequality
The age of climate gradualism is over, as unprecedented disasters are exacerbated by inequalities of race and class. We need profound, radical change. A Green New Deal can tackle the climate emergency and rampant inequality at the same time. Cutting carbon emissions while winning immediate gains for the many is the only way to build a movement strong enough to defeat big oil, big business, and the super-rich—starting right now.
A Planet to Win explores the political potential and concrete first steps of a Green New Deal. It calls for dismantling the fossil fuel industry and building beautiful landscapes of renewable energy, guaranteeing climate-friendly work and no-carbon housing and free public transit. And it shows how a Green New Deal in the United States can strengthen climate justice movements worldwide. We don’t make politics under conditions of our own choosing, and no one would choose this crisis. But crises also present opportunities. We stand on the brink of disaster—but also at the cusp of wondrous, transformative change.
Editions of A Planet to Win
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781788738316
- EBook
- ISBN 9781788738330
Read an Excerpt
All politics are climate politics in the twenty-first century—and this bold book argues for a Green New Deal that confronts both climate change and inequality
The age of climate gradualism is over, as unprecedented disasters are exacerbated by inequalities of race and class. We need profound, radical change. A Green New Deal can tackle the climate emergency and rampant inequality at the same time. Cutting carbon emissions while winning immediate gains for the many is the only way to build a movement strong enough to defeat big oil, big business, and the super-rich—starting right now.
A Planet to Win explores the political potential and concrete first steps of a Green New Deal. It calls for dismantling the fossil fuel industry and building beautiful landscapes of renewable energy, guaranteeing climate-friendly work and no-carbon housing and free public transit. And it shows how a Green New Deal in the United States can strengthen climate justice movements worldwide. We don’t make politics under conditions of our own choosing, and no one would choose this crisis. But crises also present opportunities. We stand on the brink of disaster—but also at the cusp of wondrous, transformative change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Planet to Win about?
All politics are climate politics in the twenty-first century—and this bold book argues for a Green New Deal that confronts both climate change and inequality
The age of climate gradualism is over, as unprecedented disasters are exacerbated by inequalities of race and class. We need profound, radical change. A Green New Deal can tackle the climate emergency and rampant inequality at the same time. Cutting carbon emissions while winning immediate gains for the many is the only way to build a movement strong enough to defeat big oil, big business, and the super-rich—starting right now.
A Planet to Win explores the political potential and concrete first steps of a Green New Deal. It calls for dismantling the fossil fuel industry and building beautiful landscapes of renewable energy, guaranteeing climate-friendly work and no-carbon housing and free public transit. And it shows how a Green New Deal in the United States can strengthen climate justice movements worldwide. We don’t make politics under conditions of our own choosing, and no one would choose this crisis. But crises also present opportunities. We stand on the brink of disaster—but also at the cusp of wondrous, transformative change.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Planet to Win?
Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning > The environment > Environmental policy and protocols
Where can I read a sample of A Planet to Win?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781788738316
Is A Planet to Win part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Jacobin
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Planet to Win?
Alyssa Battistoni, Daniel Aldana Cohen, Kate Aronoff, Thea Riofrancos
Who is the Publisher of the book A Planet to Win?
Verso Books
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Planet to Win is available as paperback(ISBN 9781788738316) and ebook(ISBN 9781788738330)
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