As fossil fuel prices rise, oil insecurity deepens, and concerns about climate change cast a shadow over the future of coal, a new energy economy is emerging. Wind, solar, and geothermal energy are replacing oil, coal, and natural gas, at a pace and on a scale we could not have imagined even a year ago. For the first time since the Industrial Revolution, we have begun investing in energy sources that can last forever. Plan B: Mobilizing to Save Civilization explores both the nature of this transition to a new energy economy and its effect on our daily lives.

CIRC # 392\\Based on the book by Lester R. Brown. Originally broadcast as an episode of Journey to planet Earth on PBS in 2010. Special features: Educators' guides (DVD-ROM). Public performance video.

Introduction -- Distress signals from 35,000 feet -- Who will feed China? -- A road trip -- Ancient civilizations -- Meat...milk...and eggs -- Failing states -- The economic truth -- The 29th day -- Plan B -- Poverty...population...and the diversity of life -- Reducing CO2 emissions -- The new energy economy -- Can we change fast enough? -- Saving civilization is not a spectator sport -- Final thoughts.