THE CLIMATE CRISIS AND THE GLOBAL GREEN NEW DEAL The Political Economy of Saving the Planet

This audiobook is structured around questions raised by discussion points from political scientist C.J. Polychroniou. James Patrick Cronin narrates each question, identifies which author, Pollin or Chomsky, is answering, and then reads the response. They explore the causes of climate change, how to achieve zero emissions by 2050, and how a global Green New Deal might be structured. Cronin presents Pollin's responses on the economics of climate change in an analytical tone. But when Chomsky notes that President Trump requested that Ireland build a wall against a rising sea level that affects his property even as he persists as a denier of climate change, Cronin allows a bit of indignation to show through. Overall though, he maintains an even pace and an earnest demeanor throughout. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2020]