The Green New Deal by Jeremy Rifkin - Non Fiction - Hardback

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781250253200
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Age Range: Adult / Non Fiction

Overview:
The Green New Deal is Jeremy Rifkin's urgent case for why the fossil fuel era is heading for collapse, and how a bold economic plan can steer society toward a post-carbon future. Written by a New York Times bestselling economic theorist who has advised the European Union and China on energy transitions, this hardback offers sharp analysis for readers interested in climate policy, sustainable economics, and the future of global energy markets.

About the Book:
In The Green New Deal, Jeremy Rifkin argues that a convergence of collapsing fossil fuel asset values and a rising green political movement creates a genuine opportunity to pivot the global economy away from carbon before catastrophic climate tipping points are reached. Drawing on twenty-five years of experience helping design Green New Deal-style transitions for the European Union and China, Rifkin explains the economic mechanics behind a looming "carbon bubble" and why solar and wind power are becoming cheaper than oil, coal, and gas. The book moves between economic theory, environmental science, and political strategy, mapping how stranded fossil fuel assets could destabilise markets while opening the door to green job creation and infrastructure renewal. Rifkin sets out a practical blueprint for governments, businesses, and communities to accelerate the shift toward renewables, pointing to sectors already reallocating capital away from fossil fuels. The tone balances urgency with optimism, treating the climate crisis as both a threat and an economic opportunity, and offers a grounded framework for understanding why the economics increasingly favour renewable energy over legacy fossil fuel industries.

Key Benefits:

• Written by a globally recognised economic theorist who has advised the EU and China on energy transition policy.
• Clear, accessible breakdown of complex ideas like stranded assets, the carbon bubble, and the green economy.
• Timely for readers following climate policy, sustainability, and economic transformation debates.
• Combines economic rigour with a practical, actionable plan rather than abstract theory alone.
• Ideal for students, policymakers, and general readers interested in the future of energy and the economy.
• Makes a thoughtful gift for anyone engaged in environmental advocacy or global affairs.

About the Author:
Jeremy Rifkin is an American economic and social theorist, writer, public speaker, and political advisor whose work explores how scientific and technological change reshapes the economy, workforce, and environment. He has authored more than twenty bestselling books, including The Zero Marginal Cost Society and The Third Industrial Revolution, translated into over thirty-five languages. Rifkin has advised the European Union and China on long-term economic planning and green transitions, and is regarded as a leading voice on sustainable economics.

Why You'll Love This Book:
Sharp, urgent, and grounded in real economic data, The Green New Deal turns a complex global challenge into a compelling, readable call to action for anyone who wants to understand where the energy economy is heading next.

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