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In a world where environmental issues are mixed with political sensibilities creating a multitude of paradoxes, this book provides fresh and realistic insights into just what needs to be done to achieve just sustainabilites and impede the possible social and environmental crises.

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Argues that growth management in the United States is an institutionalized form of growth accommodation incongruous with sustainable behaviour and that the growth accommodation imperative should be replaced by an imperative of ecological sustainability.

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Argues that growth management in the United States is an institutionalized form of growth accommodation incongruous with sustainable behavior and that the growth accommodation imperative should be replaced by an imperative of ecological sustainability.

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In today's culture of insatiable freedom, many believe that to be human is to be an insatiable self-actualizer.

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In today's culture of insatiable freedom, many believe that to be human is to be an insatiable self-actualizer.

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The book provides an introduction to key concepts of multicriteria analysis, and a series of case studies that illustrate its application to a variety of environmental decision-making problems, ranging from protected area zoning to landfill siting, and from forest restoration to environmental impact assessment of tourism infrastructures.

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Looks at poverty proneness of female-headed households and the effectiveness of developmental policies implemented in rural India.

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Introduces solar, wind, and micro-hydroelectric technologies and their economics in a market environment. Edinger and Kaul survey the technological state-of-the-art and economic aspects of renewable electricity generation, and outline the role of the other renewable sources, such as solar, wind, and micro-hydroelectric technologies.

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Provides a valuable critique of the assessment methods used in ascertaining sustainability, from individual buildings up to cities and regions.

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Examines the intersection of politics, economic development, and environmental sustainability of the Costa Rican coffee industry. Ecological impacts are determined with an effort to mitigate damage to the region's biodiversity.

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This book provides a unique insight into the knowledge and wisdom David Suzuki has acquired over the years, and points to his legacy for generations to come.

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Demonstrates an approach, using Eritrea as a case study, for carrying out an in-depth analysis of the sustainability of traditional rural communities, the impact of local and external actors on them, and the use of the analysis to design collaborative and incremental relief and development policies and programs.

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Chapter 10 gives strategies for enlisting the help of outside organizations, including government and media, and Chapter 11, how and when to get help from mediators and technical experts.

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A new edition with new and updated case studies and analysis that demonstrate the trend in U.S. environmental policy toward sustainability at local and regional levels.

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An assessment of sustainability initiatives in over 200 cities offering a practical approach to just sustainability as a framework for urban development

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An assessment of sustainability initiatives in over 200 cities offering a practical approach to just sustainability as a framework for urban development

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Save money, save the planet, and craft a sustainable domestic life without relying on smelly, toxic, expensive consumer products.

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In this era, when climate change is the biggest global challenge to humanity, it is crucial to investigate the relationship between humans and the environment. The book will unfold the relevance of non-violence that is not only limited to the peaceful co-existence of humankind but also signifies the role played by non-violence to build a fundamental interconnectedness between humans and nature.

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Earth is in overshoot. The cumulative impact of 8 billion humans combined with the relentless pursuit of economic growth has stressed the planet beyond carrying capacity. This richly illustrated book describes our current predicament and identifies alternative economic pathways toward a post-growth future.

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A how-to handbook to free yourself from the constraints of modern...

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