ViewpointsOpinionLeft’s ‘Degrowth’ Dream Would Leave World Poor, Miserable, and PollutedSavePrintANIRUDH/Unsplash.comJohn Stossel3/13/2024|Updated: 3/14/20240:00X 1CommentaryThe left has a new goal: degrowth!We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentJohn StosselAuthorJohn Stossel is the creator of Stossel TV videos, an Award-winning news correspondent, and best-selling author. His latest book is “No, They Can't: Why Government Fails—But Individuals Succeed.”Author’s Selected ArticlesPrivate Ownership Is Key for ProsperityJan 18, 2026Disparate ImpactDec 06, 2025Success in ClassroomsJun 14, 2024Minimum Wage FollyMay 29, 2024Related Topicspovertyglobal warmingcarbon emissionsdecarbonizationclimate changedegrowthnet zeroenergy transition