Vast swathes of the current economic system have to be dismantled to secure humanitys future. Until recently that was thought impossible. Covid-19 proves this wrong. It is possible to shut polluting businesses overnight and pay people during a transition. Because Covid-19 has done half the job for us, a sustainable future is finally within our grasp. This book explains how societies can embrace this unique chance to build a future where people live with decency, and in balance with nature.
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3 What Stops Societies Changing? |
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7 System Change Not Climate Change |
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8 Blueprint For The Future |
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10 Obstacles On The Path Ahead |
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Stinking colonial thinking |
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11 Where Should The Transition Begin? |
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12 What Can I Do As An Individual? |
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Communicate, communicate, communicate Be prepared for push back |
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Be prepared to grieve as your eyes learn to see again |
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Graeme Maxton is the author of six books on climate change, economics, and the automotive industry. He contributes regularly to a wide range of online and print publications, is an Advisory Board Member on the UNs Energy Pathways Project, and of Population Matters. Born in Scotland, he currently lives in Zurich, Switzerland.
