State of the World 2012 Moving Toward Sustainable Prosperity
In the 2012 edition of its flagship report, Worldwatch celebrates the twentieth anniversary of the 1992 Earth Summit with a far-reaching analysis of progress toward building sustainable economies. Written in clear language with easy-to-read charts, State
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M OV I N G TOWA R D S U STAI NA B L E P R OS P E R IT Y
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How Much Is Enough? Alan Thein Durning
Last Oasis Sandra Postel
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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 T. Gardner
State of the World 2012
M OVI N G TOWAR D S U STAI NAB L E P R OS P E R IT Y A Worldwatch Institute Report on Progress Toward a Sustainable Society
Erik Assadourian and Michael Renner, Project Directors Jorge Abrahão Monica Baraldi Eric S. Belsky Eugenie L. Birch Robert Costanza Robert Engelman Joseph Foti
Colin Hughes Paulo Itacarambi Maria Ivanova Ida Kubiszewski Henrique Lian Diana Lind Amy Lynch Linda Starke, Editor
Washington | Covelo | London
Mia MacDonald Helio Mattar Monique Mikhail Bo Normander Michael Replogle Kaarin Taipale Allen L. White
Copyright © 2012 by Worldwatch Institute 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 www.worldwatch.org The STATE OF THE WORLD and WORLDWATCH INSTITUTE trademarks are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. 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. All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means without permission in writing from the publisher: Island Press, Suite 300, 1718 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009. ISLAND PRESS is a trademark of the Center for Resource Economics. ISBN 13: 978-1-61091-037-8 ISBN 10: 1-61091-037-0 The text of this book is composed in Galliard, with the display set in ScalaSans. Book design, cover design, and composition by Lyle Rosbotham. Printed on recycled, acid-free paper Manufactured in the United States of America
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