transforming cultures from consumerism to sustainability : a Worldwatch Institute report on progress toward a sustainable society
Assadourian, Erik
2010
A collection of articles from over fifty contributors that examines global environmental problems, revealing how human societies must move beyond consumer culture to a new culture of sustainability and how people around the world have already begun this shift.
global warming--the solution and the politics--and what we should do
Romm, Joseph J
2007
Offers a critical overview of American environmental and energy policy, revealing the dangers those policies pose to the environment and arguing for dramatic changes that can save the environment and decrease global warming.
Explores the intersection of environmentalism and politics, providing readers with an overview of the protection of endangered species. Features color photographs, accessible text, a glossary, and further resources.
Explores the extent of the impending environmental crisis and outlines the Nobel Peace Prize-winning former vice president's comprehensive and urgent global strategy for implementing solutions to it.
capitalism, the environment, and crossing from crisis to sustainability
Speth, James Gustave
2008
Explores the progression and operation of today's economic and political systems and argues that drastic changes are needed if we are to preserve the environment through the end of the twenty-first century.
Contains eighteen essays that present alternating perspectives on issues related to garbage and recycling, and debates containment, threats on the oceans, plastic bags, the effectiveness of recycling, government involvement, and more.
Examines a number of controversial issues associated with the environment, and describes how past mistakes have effected the biosphere and the atmosphere that supports life.
