[pt.] I. A deteriorating foundation. Falling water tables and shrinking harvests
Eroding soils and expanding deserts
Rising temperatures, melting ice, and food security
[pt.] II. The consequences. The emerging politics of food scarcity
Environmental refugees : the rising tide
Mounting stresses, failing states
[pt.] III. The response : plan B. Building an energy-efficient global economy
Harnessing wind, solar, and geothermal energy
Restoring the economy's natural support systems
Eradicating poverty, stabilizing population, and rescuing failing states
[pt.] IV. Watching the clock. Saving civilization
