State of the World 2003: Reinventing Human Civilization

State of the World 2003: Reinventing Human Civilization

by The Worldwatch Institute
State of the World 2003: Reinventing Human Civilization

State of the World 2003: Reinventing Human Civilization

by The Worldwatch Institute

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Overview

The challenges are still immense, of course, as the book also documents, but the building blocks for a historic reinvention of human civilization are now within reach.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781610916363
Publisher: Island Press
Publication date: 03/19/2015
Series: State of the World
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 253
File size: 51 MB
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About the Author

Founded in 1974 by farmer and economist Lester Brown, Worldwatch was the first independresearch institute devoted to the analysis of global environmental concerns. Worldwatch quickly became recognized by opinion leaders around the world for its accessible, fact-based analysis of critical global issues. Now under the leadership of population expert and author Robert Engelman, Worldwatch develops innovative solutions to intractable problems, emphasizing a blend of governmleadership, private sector enterprise, and citizen action that can make a sustainable future a reality.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Contents List of Boxes, Tables, and Figures Preface State of the World: A Year in Review - Lisa Mastny Chapter 1: A History of Our Future - Chris Bright The Challenges We Face Ordinary Miracles Chapter 2: Watching Birds Disappear - Howard Youth Habitat Loss: The Greatest Threat Falling to Pieces An Alien and Danger-Filled Ark Bullets, Cages, Hooks, and Chemicals Modern Conveniences and Climate Change Flying Straight: For Birds and Humanity Chapter 3: Linking Population, Women, and Biodiversity - Mia MacDonald with Danielle Nierenberg Exploring the Linkages Why Gender Matters Continuing Gaps, Integrated Approaches Nurturing the Next Revolution Chapter 4: Combating Malaria - Anne Platt McGinn A Modern and Growing Threat The Biology and Evolution of the Disease The False Promise of Eradication Environmental and Social Changes Alter the Balance Mexico’s Approach The Challenge in Africa Improving Public Health, Engaging People Chapter 5: Charting a New Energy Future - Janet Sawin The Case for Renewables State of the Technologies 2003 The German Story Policy Lessons From Around the World Unlocking Our Energy Future Chapter 6: Scrapping Mining Dependence - Payal Sampat Minerals Inventory Ecosystems, People, and Mines Tailing the Money Digging Out Chapter 7: Uniting Divided Cities - Molly O'Meara Sheehan Poverty and Inept Government in an Urbanizing World The Paradox of Slums From Bulldozing to Upgrading Securing Homes and Jobs Opening Up City Hall Chapter 8: Engaging Religion in the Quest for a Sustainable World - Gary Gardner The Potential Power of Engaged Religion Cooperation and Caution The Environment as Sacred Ground Ethical Consumption Accelerating Engagement Notes
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