The document summarizes Lester R. Brown's book "Plan B 3.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization" which outlines a plan to stabilize the global population, eradicate poverty, and restore the earth's natural systems in order to avoid catastrophic climate change and ensure future civilization. The plan calls for universal education, healthcare, and a $190 billion annual budget to address these issues. It also proposes cutting carbon emissions 80% by 2020 through energy efficiency, renewable energy like wind and solar, and ending deforestation.