A
renewable world
energy, ecology, equality : a report for the World Future Council
Girardet, Herbert.
creator
Mendonðca, Miguel.
World Future Council
text
bibliography
enk
Totnes
Green Books
2009
monographic
eng
256 p. : chiefly col. ill., maps (some col.) ; 24 cm.
This timely book explores proven and emerging solutions for building a global green energy economy as a basis for a prosperous and yet sustainable world. Only a world based on continuous renewal can sustain life and livelihoods. This book shares many examples and proposals for: accelerating the renewable energy revolution; renewing the world's ecosystems and soils; renewing cities and local economies; and invigorating international cooperation.
Energy change, climate change -- Carbon and the biosphere -- Renewable energy -- Towards energy equality -- Energy sufficiency -- The green-collar economy -- Renewing the city -- From global to local? -- Problem technologies -- Going deeper, looking further.
Herbert Giradet & Miguel Mendonðca.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 238-248) and index.
Environmental protection
Sustainable development
Sustainable living
Green technology
Conservación del medio ambiente
Educación ambiental
Recursos naturales
Política ambiental
TD 170 G519a 2009
333.72
9781900322492 (pbk.)
1900322498 (pbk.)
UKM
090327
20230410143544.0
90020