State of the World 2015: Confronting Hidden Threats to Sustainability
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| Rating | : | 4.62 (769 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1610916107 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 184 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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"and I highly recommend them. One word of advice" according to Bob Taos. I've been reading the annual reports from World Watch Institute since 2012, and I highly recommend them. One word of advice, buy the paper version. Kindle really isn't up to speed with graphics.. Good points that are brought up Good points that are brought up. Used this book to supplement Ecology Lab. Professor said it has some poor references because they are not sufficient enough. Overall it is an excellent read every year to keep you aware of issues.. Consumer said Five Stars. The best up to date information there is, relating to the invironment we all share!
and abroad. For 30 years, there has been nothing quite like it, and now comes another major contribution in the series. "The State of the World report has always been at the forefront of bringing new issues and new perspectives to wide public attention in the U.S. Devastating findings about our world have been matched with exciting opportunities for action. Overall, an extremely important contribution.". The 2015 volume once again explores new territory, including, I am happy to see, an examination of whether GDP growth, as we now experience it in places like the United States, brings more costs than benefits
But these problems are just the tip of the iceberg. We think we understand environmental damage: pollution, water scarcity, a warming world. Food insecurity, financial assets drained of value by environmental damage, and a rapid rise in diseases of animal origin are among the underreported consequences of an unsustainable global system. How will nations deal with migration as climate change refugees cross borders in order to escape flooding, drought, or other extreme weather events? What will happen to the price and availability of fossil energy—the foundation of industrial civilization--as these resources oscillate between surplus and scarcity? If perpetual economic growth on a finite planet is impossible, what are the alternatives? Can national governments manage the transition? Eight key issues are addressed in depth, along with the central question of how we can develop resilience to these and other shocks. In State of the World 2015, the flagship publication of The Worldwatch Institute, experts explore hidden threats to sustainability and how to address them. With the latest edition of State of The World, the authorities at Worldwatch bring to light challenges we can no longer afford to ignore. . For decades, The Worldwatch Institute has been a leader in identifyin