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THRIVING BEYOND SUSTAINABILITY
PATHWAYS TO A RESILIENT SOCIETY |
| By: |
Andres R. Edwards, Bill McKibben (Foreword) |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| List price:
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£12.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0865716412 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780865716414 |
| Publisher: |
NEW SOCIETY PUBLISHERS |
| Pub. date: |
1 May, 2010 |
| Pages: |
224 |
| Description: |
Turning challenge into opportunity--a survey of successful sustainable ideas and practices from around the world. |
| Synopsis: |
* The author's book The Sustainability Revolution had sales of over 20,000. * This book should have strong academic pick-up from Green MBA programs, architecture programs, geography, environmental science, etc. * Audience will include municipalities, green builders, and the green business community. * Book outlines examples of innovative programs in both urban and rural areas that various schools, businesses, and organizations are implementing to create thriving communities. * Examples include: Danish island of Samso, 4100 residents launched a renewable energy program and reduced their carbon footprint by 140 percent. Transition Initiatives in the UK and the US. Wild Country Campaign in Australia. ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability working with municipalities throughout the world. * Each chapter includes a "Taking Action" section with practical ways to make positive changes at home, in the workplace and at school. * There is an extensive resources section for connecting groups implementing actions in each field. |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
New Society Publishers |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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