Author of best selling The World Is Flat 3.0: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century, Friedman takes his global expertise and insight to new places with Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution--and How It Can Renew America.

One of the more illuminating and informative books I have read in a long time. Friedman builds a very persuasive argument as to why global warming is only the first entry in a long list of issues our energy appetite has created. Dealing with issues such as a population explosion, empowering petrodictators (and the resulting geopolitical instability and inherent inequality it creates), rapidly deteriorating biodiversity, and the consequences of energy shortages, Friedman masterfully illustrates why a cultural reboot is so important to the health of the country. He also sheds light on the potential consequences of America's inaction, how it can be addressed, and why, if we don't act soon, American will be surpassed by other countries like China and our status as the world's only superpower will forever be lost.

Politics and personal biases aside, if the country embraces this green revolution instead of actively and aggressively oppressing it, it would create countless jobs and spur the growth of an industry still in its infancy. Ignoring the green revolution right now would be like attempting to smash the technology revolution that happened in the 1990's. If we take action now, American will once again be the world leaders in industry and innovation. All it takes is the popular will.

I highly recommend buying a copy for yourself, for every member of your family, and sending a copy to your Senator and your Representative