Less Is More: How Degrowth Will Save the World

A groundbreaking exploration of the best possible solution to the climate crisis: a new economic model, and a new way of viewing our relationship with the natural world

The world has finally awoken to the reality of climate breakdown and ecological collapse. Now we must face up to its primary cause. Capitalism demands perpetual expansion, which is devastating the living world. There is only one solution that will lead to meaningful and immediate change: DEGROWTH. If we want to have a shot at halting the crisis, we need to restore the balance. We need to change how we see nature and our place in it, shifting from a philosophy of domination and extraction to one that's rooted in reciprocity and regeneration. We need to evolve beyond the dogmas of capitalism to a new system that is fit for the twenty-first century. But what does such a society look like? What about jobs? What about health? What about progress? This book tackles these questions and traces a clear pathway to a post-capitalist economy. An economy that's more just, more caring, and more fun. An economy that enables human flourishing while reversing ecological breakdown. An economy that will not only lift us out of our current crisis, but restore our sense of connection to a world that's brimming with life. By taking less, we can become more.

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Published Nov 1, 2021

336 pages

Average rating: 8.67

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Geo3Geo
Nov 27, 2025
Starts with a detailed history of how we got ourselves fixated on economic growth - hundreds of years of the wealthy exploiting the poor, which has culminated in today's obscene wealth disparity. There are many suggestions in the book of what could be done but sadly there is currently little real traction. Of all the UK parties only the Green Party has the economic vision that aligns with stopping the madness of unlimited growth. Sadly, the chances at the moment of them being in a position to do something about it are slim. But that does not mean we should stop pushing. Available as a low cost eco-friendly digital book from the excellent eBooks.com ( to avoid using Amazon!)
Codrut Nicolau
Dec 26, 2023
7/10 stars
Controversial, but very interesting

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