World on the edge : how to prevent environmental and economic collapse / Lester R. Brown, Earth Policy Institute
- Author:
- Brown, Lester R. (Lester Russell), 1934-
- Published:
- New York : W.W. Norton, [2011]
- Copyright Date:
- ©2011
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Physical Description:
- xii, 240 pages ; 21 cm
- Additional Creators:
- Earth Policy Institute
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- Contents:
- Preface -- On the edge -- A DETERIORATING FOUNDATION : Falling water tables and shrinking harvests -- Eroding soils and expanding deserts -- Rising temperatures, melting ice, and food security -- THE CONSEQUENCES : The emerging politics of food scarcity -- Environmental refugees : the rising tide -- Mounting stresses, failing states -- Building an energy-efficient global economy --Harnessing wind, solar, and geothermal energy -- Restoring the economy's natural support systems -- Eradicating poverty, stabilizing population, and rescuing failing states -- Feeding eight billion -- WATCHING THE CLOCK : Saving civilization.
- Summary:
- The author addresses the crucial environmental issues of our times and considers the impact on the economies of the world.
- Subject(s):
- ISBN:
- 9780393339499 (pbk.)
0393339491 (pbk.)
9780393080292
0393080293 - Note:
- "Earth Policy Institute is a nonprofit environmental research organization providing a plan for building a sustainable future. Web site: www.earth-policy.org" -- P. opposite t.p.
- Bibliography Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [203]-210) and index.
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