The Earth Policy Reader: Today's Decisions, Tomorrow's World

Brown, L. R., et al.

ISBN 10: 1853839701 / ISBN 13: 9781853839702

Published by Earthscan, 2003

This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:9781853839702. Seller Inventory # 9618957

Synopsis:

In this study, the award-winning environmental analyst Lester Brown and his colleagues have charted progress in building the eco-economy - an economy in harmony with the Earth's ecosystems, not undermining them. This edition of the biennial reader highlights 12 key trends, from population growing by 80 million annually, to ice melting, to the boom in use of solar cells. It explains, for example, why wind-generated electricity is emerging as the foundation of the new post-fossil fuel energy economy. It also specifically investigates China's desertification problem, the issues surrounding food production, and the challenge of controlling climate change. Drawing on research and analysis by the Earth Policy Institute, the reader monitors the shift from the old economy to the new.

About the Author: Lester R. Brown described by the Washington post as 'one of the world's most influential thinkers' is President of the Earth policy Institute and founder and former President of the Worldwatch Institute. Janet Larsen and Bernie Fischlowitz-Roberts are both Researchers at the Earth Policy Institute.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Earth Policy Reader: Today's Decisions, ...
Publisher: Earthscan
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good