Worldwatch Institute Bücher

Growing evidence suggests that the global economy, rooted in ideas and assumptions that were progressive two hundred years ago, is now destroying its own ecological base and offering little to billions of impoverished people. In response, pioneers are creating the architecture of sustainable economies, one innovation at a time. State of the World 2008 describes these innovations from microfinance to closed-loop manufacturing and the use of trusts to protect common resources as well as identifying the obstacles that prevent a critical mass of people and organizations from moving toward sustainability, and rallying coalitions of stakeholders that can produce win-win solutions and strategies for achieving specific sustainability goals.

Key trends often overlooked by the media and leaders are highlighted in this annual volume, which distills forty-five vital indicators from extensive research. It provides a comprehensive overview of social, economic, and environmental progress, covering pressing issues like global warming, population growth, and HIV/AIDS. Each trend is presented with both textual explanations and visual graphics, making complex data accessible. This work serves as a valuable companion to the acclaimed State of the World series, offering well-documented insights into sustainable development.