The United States isn't broke; it's the richest country on the planet and a country in which the richest are doing exceptionally well. But the truth is, the economy is broken, producing more pollution, greenhouse gasses and garbage than any other country. In these and so many other ways, it just isn't working. But rather than invest in something better, citizens continue to keep this 'dinosaur economy' on life support with hundreds of billions of dollars of their tax money.

The Story of Broke calls for a shift in government spending toward investments in clean, green solutions—renewable energy, safer chemicals and materials, zero waste and more—that can deliver jobs AND a healthier environment.

To learn more, visit www.storyofstuff.org