Environmental and human catastrophe looms ever larger for planet Earth. From the need to build sustainable cities to house growing billions to transforming the international trade system to tackling run-away climate change, positive, powerful action is needed now to turn a deepening global crisis into an opportunity for change. This book, the first major output by leading lights from the World Future Council (WFC), a new international lobby for future generations, seeks nothing less than a complete transformation of how humans relate to the world and one another.
Hermann Scheer Book order






- 2007
- 2006
Energy Autonomy
The Economic, Social and Technological Case for Renewable Energy
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The author, celebrated for their contributions to environmental thought, presents a compelling exploration of sustainable energy solutions. Drawing on their extensive expertise, this book delves into innovative strategies for harnessing renewable resources, emphasizing the importance of transitioning to a solar-powered future. With insights that challenge conventional energy paradigms, the work aims to inspire action and foster a deeper understanding of ecological responsibility in the face of climate change.
- 2004
Focusing on the urgent need to transition from fossil fuels, the book outlines the impending crises caused by global warming and resource depletion. It argues for a shift to renewable energy, particularly solar power, as a solution to avert economic collapse and geopolitical conflicts. The author presents a comprehensive plan for a new industrial revolution that leverages renewable resources, addressing the political, economic, and technological challenges involved. By embracing this transition, the text highlights the potential for significant benefits and opportunities for a sustainable future.
- 1994
A solar manifesto
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Analyzes the numerous threats inherent in the current approach to energy supply. This work outlines how solar energy is capable of meeting all our energy needs, discusses the consequent economic and social benefits, and addresses the counter-arguments against such a radical strategy.