It is orbit 2298, System X time.Teenager Jake Robinson lives on planet Dios with his father, a Planetary Environment Controller, and Squawker his holographic pet. Jake's father takes a new assignment: to clean up Planet Terra a cesspit, exoplanet. Jake reluctantly moves to Terra and faces bullying at his new school.

Powerful energy companies, supported by corrupt politicians, have overseen the destruction of eco-systems on Terra. Global climate change is creating extreme weather events daily and has turned half the planet to desert.

Jake mobilises Terran youth to fight back against 'big oil'. Finally, the legacy of future generations is decided surprisingly in a Supreme court case: Resources Inc v. Robinson.