Overview
- State of the World 2013 is informed by the policy and research experience and international influence of the Worldwatch Institute and authoritative State of the World series
- Contributors are renowned international experts in their fields, including David Orr, Annie Leonard, Juliet Schor, Robert Costanza, Herman Daly, and Joshua Farley
- A must-read for those seeking authentic sustainability
Part of the book series: State of the World (STWO)
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Table of contents (34 chapters)
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Getting to True Sustainability
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Open in Case of Emergency
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About this book
Every day, we are presented with a range of “sustainable” products and activities—from “green” cleaning supplies to carbon offsets—but with so much labeled as “sustainable,” the term has become essentially sustainababble, at best indicating a practice or product slightly less damaging than the conventional alternative. Is it time to abandon the concept altogether, or can we find an accurate way to measure sustainability? If so, how can we achieve it? And if not, how can we best prepare for the coming ecological decline?
In the latest edition of Worldwatch Institute’s 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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Book Title: State of the World 2013
Book Subtitle: Is Sustainability Still Possible?
Editors: Worldwatch Institute
Series Title: State of the World
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5822/978-1-61091-458-1
Publisher: Island Press Washington, DC
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental Science, Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Copyright Information: Worldwatch Institute 2013
eBook ISBN: 978-1-61091-458-1Published: 12 September 2013
Series ISSN: 2945-5758
Series E-ISSN: 2945-5766
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXII, 442
Topics: Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Water Policy/Water Governance/Water Management, Natural Hazards
Industry Sectors: Biotechnology, Finance, Business & Banking, Oil, Gas & Geosciences