Is a new economic miracle, a different capitalism and a different energy policy possible in post-industrial times? What can reverse the decline of the global economy, given that a return to a resource-based model of economic development is no longer acceptable? Climate change, the reduction of arable land, the threat of water shortages, and the depletion of natural sources show us signs of self-destruction of the previous economic structure. It's time to look for alternatives that focus on environmental sustainability! The book by the “green” German politician and publicist Ralf Fücks is a response to this call. The author examines in detail the range of ways out of the current situation. The objects of his research are eco-cities and eco-building of the very near future, new tools for agriculture and a new type of industry, promising economic mechanisms. Despite the complexity of the problem, the book is written in accessible, entertaining language with unexpected twists and literary allusions.