Description
Book SynopsisWe don't have an energy crisis. We have a consumption crisis.
Trade Review"A bold look at the downside of green technologies and a host of refreshingly simple substitute solutions."—
Kirkus"What set Zehner's work apart from the glut of other environment-related titles are his fresh ideas and superlatively engaging prose."—Carl Hays,
Booklist Online"With chapter subtitles like "Step Away From the Pom-Poms" and epigraphs from the likes of Dr. Seuss, Zehner is a delightful apostate in the church of green energy."—Sarah Rothbard, slate.com
"This book is a must read for anyone concerned with sustainable living."—Daniel J. Benor,
International Journal of Healing and Caring"All Americans should read this book."—K. J. White,
Choice"As a nation, we have hard decisions before us. We need to find actual, tangible solutions that will make a real difference. Our path begins with critical thinking and informed choices. This book helps us get started."—Jonathan Hladik,
Great Plains ResearchTable of ContentsList of Illustrations
List of Figures
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Unraveling the Spectacle Part I: Seductive Futures1. Solar Cells and other Fairy Tales2. Wind Power's Flurry of Limitations3. Biofuels and the Politics of Big Corn4. The Nuclear-Military-Industrial Risk Complex 5. The Hydrogen Zombie6. Conjuring Clean Coal7. Hydropower, Hybrids, and other Hydras Part II: From Here to There8. The Alternative-Energy Fetish9. The First Step Part III: The Future of Environmentalism10. Women's Rights11. Improving Consumption12. The Architecture of Community13. Efficiency Culture14. Asking Questions Epilogue: A Grander Narrative?
Resources for Future Environmentalism
Notes
Index
