State of the World 2013 Is Sustainability Still Possible?
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
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Advance Praise for State of the World 2013: Is Sustainability Still Possible? “State of the World 2013 cuts 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 2013 reaffirms that we are not helpless but that we have real choices—and that transformation is both possible and desirable.” —Reverend Peter S. Sawtell, Executive Director, Eco-Justice Ministries
“State of the World 2013 cuts through ‘sustainababble’ with crisp coverage that puts the news of the year in context and provides an expert survey of today’s and tomorrow’s big issues. It’s 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
State of the World 2013
Is Sustainability Still Possible?
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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
State of the World 2013
Is Sustainability Still Possible? Erik Assadourian and Tom Prugh, Project Directors Rebecca Adamson Gar Alperovitz Olivia Arnow David Christian Dwight E. Collins Robert Costanza Larry Crowder Herman Daly Robert Engelman Joshua Farley Carl Folke Carol Franco Gary Gardner Russell M. Genet Paula Green Jeff Hohensee Tim Jackson
Ida Kubiszewski Melissa Leach Annie Leonard Shakuntala Makhijani Michael Maniates Jack P. Manno Brian Martin Pamela Martin Laurie Mazur Jenni
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