Unearthed

The book explores the critical link between energy consumption, economic growth, and environmental degradation. Kenneth M. Sayre argues that resolving the environmental crisis requires reducing energy use to a level that the biosphere can manage. He highlights issues like global warming and species loss as symptoms of excessive energy consumption tied to economic production. Sayre calls for a fundamental shift in social values from consumerism to those that support environmental health, suggesting that lifestyle changes are essential for the survival of human society.