Main Title |
World on the edge : how to prevent environmental and economic collapse / |
Author |
Brown, Lester R. ;
Brown, Lester Russell,
|
Publisher |
W.W. Norton, |
Year Published |
2011 |
OCLC Number |
601104634 |
ISBN |
9780393339499; 0393339491; 9780393080292; 0393080293 |
Subjects |
Environmental economics ;
Environmental policy--Economic aspects ;
Carbon dioxide--Environmental aspects ;
Population--Environmental aspects ;
Natural resources ;
Global environmental change ;
Economic development--Environmental aspects ;
Développement durable ;
Changement climatique ;
Politique de l'environnement ;
Protection de l'environnement ;
Environmental protection ;
Miljèovêard ;
Miljèopolitik ;
Klimatfèorändringar ;
environment--protection--economic development--globalization--world economy ;
climate--water--food--population--civilization--environmental damage--energy
|
Internet Access |
|
Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
ERAM |
HC79.E5 B7598 2011 |
|
Region 9 Library/San Francisco,CA |
11/07/2011 |
|
Edition |
1st ed. |
Collation |
xii, 240 pages ; 21 cm |
Notes |
"Earth Policy Institute is a nonprofit environmental research organization providing a plan for building a sustainable future."--Page opposite title page. Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-210) and index. |
Contents Notes |
On the edge -- [pt.] I.A deteriorating foundation. Falling water tables and shrinking harvests -- Eroding soils and expanding deserts -- Rising temperatures, melting ice, and food security -- [pt.] II. The consequences. The emerging politics of food scarcity -- Environmental refugees : the rising tide -- Mounting stresses, failing states -- [pt.] III. The response : plan B. 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 -- [pt.] IV. Watching the clock. Saving civilization. The author addresses the crucial environmental issues of our times and considers the impact on the economies of the world. |
Place Published |
New York |
Corporate Au Added Ent |
Earth Policy Institute. |
PUB Date Free Form |
c2011 |
BIB Level |
m |
Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
LCCN |
2011285214 |
Merged OCLC records |
601104654 |
OCLC Time Stamp |
20111103180557 |
Language |
eng |
Origin |
OCLC |
Type |
CAT |
OCLC Rec Leader |
02926cam 2200577 a 45020 |