Main Title |
Sharing nature's interest : ecological footprints as an indicator of sustainability / |
Author |
Chambers, Nicky.
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Other Authors |
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Publisher |
Earthscan, |
Year Published |
2000 |
OCLC Number |
44436482 |
ISBN |
1853837385; 9781853837388; 1853837393; 9781853837395 |
Subjects |
Nature--Effect of human beings on ;
Human ecology ;
Sustainable development ;
Environmental indicators ;
Environmental impact analysis ;
Economic development--Environmental aspects ;
environmental impact statements ;
Anthropogener Einfluss ;
Nachhaltigkeit ;
Umwelt ;
Umweltindikator ;
Umweltvertr aglichkeit ;
Ecological footprints ;
Milieu-indicatoren ;
Duurzame ontwikkeling ;
D eveloppement durable ;
Environnement-- Etudes d'impact
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Internet Access |
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Local Library Info |
Library |
Local Subject |
Local Note |
EOA |
sustainability collection |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
ELBM |
GF75.C44 2000 |
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AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
05/10/2024 |
EOAM |
HC79.E5C435 2000 |
sustainability collection |
Region 8 Technical Library/Denver,CO |
05/02/2003 |
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Collation |
xiv, 185 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents Notes |
1. Redefining progress -- 2. Indicating progress -- 3. Footprinting foundations -- 4. Footprinting fundamentals -- 5. From activities to impacts -- 6. Twenty questions about ecological footprinting -- 7. Global and national footprints -- 8. Regional footprinting -- 9. Assessing the impact of organizations and services -- 10. Footprinting for product assessment -- 11. Footprinting lifestyles -- how big is your ecological garden? -- 12. Next steps -- Annexe 1. A primer on thermodynamics. Ecological footprints are the most effective way of measuring the impact of all forms of human activity on the ecosystems that sustain us. This introduction is clearly laid out, with illustrations, examples and follow-up questions. |