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In State of the World 2015, the flagship publication of The Worldwatch Institute, experts explore hidden threats to sustainability and how to address them. How will nations deal with migration as climate change refugees cross borders in order to escape flooding, drought, or other extreme weather events? What will happen to the price and availability of fossil energythe foundation of industrial civilization--as these resources oscillate between surplus and scarcity? If perpetual economic growth on a finite planet is impossible, what are the alternatives? Can national governments manage the transition? Eight key issues are addressed in depth, along with the central question of how we can develop resilience to these and other shocks.
For decades, The Worldwatch Institute has been a leader in identifying and analyzing emerging environmental threats. With the latest edition of State of The World, the authorities at Worldwatch bring to light challenges we can no longer afford to ignore.
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Advance Praise for
State of the World 2015: Confronting Hidden Threats to Sustainability
The State of the World report has always been at the forefront of bringing new issues and new perspectives to wide public attention in the United States and abroad. Devastating findings about our world have been matched with exciting opportunities for action. For thirty years, there has been nothing quite like it, and now comes another major contribution in the series. The 2015 volume once again explores new territory, including, I am happy to see, an examination of whether GDP growth, as we now experience it in places like the United States, brings more costs than benefits. Overall, an extremely important contribution.
James Gustave Speth, Author, America the Possible: Manifesto for a New Economy
State of the World lays out the essential knowledge of what is happening to the planet and the solutions we need to sustain civilization. A cutting-edge compass for a sustainable future: no leader should be without it.
Thomas E. Lovejoy, Professor of Environmental Science and Policy, George Mason University
As the world has evolved over the past three decades, so has the annual State of the World report. This edition offers an even more systemic analysis than past ones, integrating finance into its snapshot of ecological and societal trends on Planet Earth. Everyone who cares about the overarching issues shaping our future should pay attention, as the warning lights on our dashboard are glowing.
Richard Heinberg, Senior Fellow, Post Carbon Institute
Each year, we can count on State of the World for up-to-date research revealing critical issues of sustainability for our planet and its people. Get it if you want to understand emerging threats and new possibilities. Probably the best investment you will make in 2015!
Mathis Wackernagel, President, Global Footprint Network
About Island Press
Since 1984, the nonprofit organization Island Press has been stimulating, shaping, and communicating ideas that are essential for solving environmental problems worldwide. With more than 1,000 titles in print and some 30 new releases each year, we are the nations leading publisher on environmental issues. We identify innovative thinkers and emerging trends in the environmental field. We work with world-renowned experts and authors to develop cross-disciplinary solutions to environmental challenges.
Island Press designs and executes educational campaigns in conjunction with our authors to communicate their critical messages in print, in person, and online using the latest technologies, innovative programs, and the media. Our goal is to reach targeted audiencesscientists, policymakers, environmental advocates, urban planners, the media, and concerned citizenswith information that can be used to create the framework for long-term ecological health and human well-being.
Island Press gratefully acknowledges major support of our work by The Agua Fund, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, The Bobolink Foundation, The Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation, Forrest C. and Frances H. Lattner Foundation, The JPB Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, The Oram Foundation, Inc., The Overbrook Foundation, The S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation, The Summit Charitable Foundation, Inc., and many other generous supporters.
The opinions expressed in this book are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of our supporters.
Other Worldwatch Books
State of the World 1984 through 2014
(an annual report on progress toward a sustainable society)
Vital Signs 1992 through 2003 and 2005 through 2014
(a report on the trends that are shaping our future)
Saving the Planet
Lester R. Brown
Christopher Flavin
Sandra Postel
How Much Is Enough?
Alan Thein Durning
Last Oasis
Sandra Postel
Full House
Lester R. Brown
Hal Kane
Power Surge
Christopher Flavin
Nicholas Lenssen
Who Will Feed China?
Lester R. Brown
Tough Choices
Lester R. Brown
Fighting for Survival
Michael Renner
The Natural Wealth of Nations
David Malin Roodman
Life Out of Bounds
Chris Bright
Beyond Malthus
Lester R. Brown
Gary Gardner
Brian Halweil
Pillar of Sand
Sandra Postel
Vanishing Borders
Hilary French
Eat Here
Brian Halweil
Inspiring Progress
Gary Gardner
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The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of the Worldwatch Institute; of its directors, officers, or staff; or of its funders.
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ISLAND PRESS is a trademark of Island Press/The Center for Resource Economics.
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Worldwatch Institute Board of Directors
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Chair and Acting Interim President
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ystein Dahle
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Research Associate, Climate and Energy Program
Barbara Fallin
Director of Finance and Administration
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Research Associate, Climate and Energy Program
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China Program Manager
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Senior Editor
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