Written in clear and concise language, with easy-to-read charts and tables, State of the World 2007 presents a view of our changing world that we, and our leaders, cannot afford to ignore.
Written in clear and concise language, with easy-to-read charts and tables, State of the World 2007 presents a view of our changing world that ...
Growing evidence suggests that the global economy, rooted in ideas and assumptions that were progressive two hundred years ago, is now destroying its own ecological base and offering little to billions of impoverished people. In response, pioneers are creating the architecture of sustainable economies, one innovation at a time. State of the World 2008 describes these innovations from microfinance to closed-loop manufacturing and the use of trusts to protect common resources as well as identifying the obstacles that prevent a critical mass of people and organizations from moving toward...
Growing evidence suggests that the global economy, rooted in ideas and assumptions that were progressive two hundred years ago, is now destroying its ...
The world is on the verge of an unprecedented increase in the production and use of biofuels for transport. The combination of rising oil prices, issues of security, climate instability and pollution, deepening poverty in rural and agricultural areas, and a host of improved technologies, is propelling governments to enact powerful incentives for the use of these fuels, which is in turn sparking investment. Biofuels for Transport is a unique and comprehensive assessment of the opportunities and risks of the large-scale production of biofuels. The book demystifies complex questions and...
The world is on the verge of an unprecedented increase in the production and use of biofuels for transport. The combination of rising oil prices, issu...
This annual volume from the Worldwatch Institute gives prominence to key trends that too often escape the attention of the news media, world leaders and economic experts.
This annual volume from the Worldwatch Institute gives prominence to key trends that too often escape the attention of the news media, world leaders a...
This annual volume from the Worldwatch Institute gives prominence to key trends that often escape the attention of the news media, world leaders and economic experts. The book distils 36 vital signs of our times from thousands of governmental, industrial and scientific sources.
This annual volume from the Worldwatch Institute gives prominence to key trends that often escape the attention of the news media, world leaders and e...
Takes a new look at the theme that has dominaated international politics since 9/11: security. Not the armed conflicts but the underlying social, economic and environmental pressures which determine how threatened and vulnerable people feel. These include
Takes a new look at the theme that has dominaated international politics since 9/11: security. Not the armed conflicts but the underlying social, econ...
This annual volume from the Worldwatch Institute discusses 45 "vital signs" of our times, distilled from thousands of government, industrial and scientific sources. It allows readers to track key indicators that show social, economic and environmental prog
This annual volume from the Worldwatch Institute discusses 45 "vital signs" of our times, distilled from thousands of government, industrial and scien...
The evidence continues to mount: melting ice caps, rising temperatures, increasingly frequent natural disasters. As the devastating effects of global warming come into sharper focus, societies must work to both mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to ongoing and inevitable climate change. The actions taken in the coming century will be critically important in determining whether or not we can salvage our environment. We cannot shrink from the overwhelming magnitude of climate change or the radical solutions it demands. The Worldwatch Institute's State of the World 2009 investigates...
The evidence continues to mount: melting ice caps, rising temperatures, increasingly frequent natural disasters. As the devastating effects of glob...
Published annually in 28 languages, each edition draws on the breadth of expertise of the Worldwatch Institute's team of writers and researchers. It is essential for anyone concerned with building a positive, global future
Published annually in 28 languages, each edition draws on the breadth of expertise of the Worldwatch Institute's team of writers and researchers. It i...
