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In the latest edition of Worldwatch Institutes State of the World series, scientists, policy experts, and thought leaders tackle these questions, attempting to restore meaning to sustainability as more than just a marketing tool. In State of the World 2013: Is Sustainability Still Possible?, experts define clear sustainability metrics and examine various policies and perspectives, including geoengineering, corporate transformation, and changes in agricultural policy, that could put us on the path to prosperity without diminishing the well-being of future generations. If these approaches fall short, the final chapters explore ways to prepare for drastic environmental change and resource depletion, such as strengthening democracy and societal resilience, protecting cultural heritage, and dealing with increased conflict and migration flows.
State of the World 2013 cuts through the rhetoric surrounding sustainability, offering a broad and realistic look at how close we are to fulfilling it today and which practices and policies will steer us in the right direction. This book will be especially useful for policymakers, environmental nonprofits, and students of environmental studies, sustainability, or economics.
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State of the World 2013cuts through the rhetoric surrounding sustainability, providing a broad and realistic look at how close we are to achieving it and outlining practices and policies that can steer us in the right direction. A must-read for those seeking authentic sustainability.
Hunter Lovins, President, Natural Capital Solutions and Author of Climate Capitalism
This is a book of hope for a world in profound crisis. It gives honest assessments of the enormous challenges we face and points us toward institutional and cultural changes that are proportional to our dire situation.State of the World 2013reaffirms that we are not helpless but that we have real choicesand that transformation is both possible and desirable.
Reverend Peter S. Sawtell, Executive Director, Eco-Justice Ministries
State of the World 2013cuts through sustainababble with crisp coverage that puts the news of the year in context and provides an expert survey of todays and tomorrows big issues. Its a perennial resource for everyone concerned about our common future.
Karen Christensen, publisher of the 10-volume Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability
Every elected official in the world needs to read this book. Mass denial is no longer an option. An all hands on deck approach to transforming our culture and economy is the only path to a safe, resilient future. This book is the blueprint for that safe path forward.
Betsy Taylor, President, Breakthrough Strategies & Solutions and Founder, Center for a New American Dream
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Is Sustainability
Still Possible?
State of the World 1984 through 2012
(an annual report on progress toward a sustainable society)
Vital Signs 1992 through 2003 and 2005 through 2012
(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
Is Sustainability Still Possible?
Erik Assadourian and Tom Prugh, Project Directors
Rebecca Adamson | Ida Kubiszewski | Danielle Nierenberg |
Gar Alperovitz | Melissa Leach | Alexander Ochs |
Olivia Arnow | Annie Leonard | David W. Orr |
David Christian | Shakuntala Makhijani | Sandra Postel |
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Robert Costanza | Jack P. Manno | Kate Raworth |
Larry Crowder | Brian Martin | William E. Rees |
Herman Daly | Pamela Martin | Michael Renner |
Robert Engelman | Laurie Mazur | Kim Stanley Robinson |
Joshua Farley | Jennie Moore | Phillip Saieg |
Carl Folke | Kathleen Dean Moore | Juliet Schor |
Carol Franco | Faith Morgan | Antonia Sohns |
Gary Gardner | Pat Murphy | Pavan Sukhdev |
Russell M. Genet | T. W. Murphy, Jr. | Bron Taylor |
Paula Green | Melissa Nelson | Peter Victor |
Jeff Hohensee | Michael P. Nelson | Eric Zencey |
Tim Jackson | Simon Nicholson | |
Linda Starke, Editor |
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