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Timely and provocative. Beuret turns the scarcity of hope and the contraction of politics into an opportunity for deepening and expanding our tactics. Fighting back against the capitalist climate transition is possible. Beuret shows us how – Jodi Dean, author of Capital’s GraveOur world is getting warmer and weirder. In response, politicians and the wealthy promise a “green transition” that fails to solve climate change while hurting ordinary people. This book provides a road map for resistance – Joel Wainwright, author of The EndWe need books that inspire action. Nicholas Beuret’s book not only lays out the case against ‘green capitalism’, but also highlights the work of those fighting back against it * Lit Hub Most Anticipated Books of 2025 *Nicholas Neuret’s book not only lays out the case against “green capitalism,” but also highlights the work of those fighting back against it. We need books that inspire action, and I welcome any work that contributes to mitigating unproductive despair and inspiring the fight ahead. * Lit Hub’s Most Anticipated Books of 2025 *

Nicholas Beuret is a lecturer in environmental politics and economic geography at the University of Essex. With a background in both activism and academia, he explores the intersections of climate change, capitalism, and social justice. His work has been featured in the Guardian, The Ecologist, Open Democracy, and Undercurrents. Nicholas lives in the UK, where he continues to write, teach, and engage in environmental advocacy.