Screen LibraryState of the world 2011：innovations that nourish the planet : a Worldwatch Institute report on progress toward a sustainable society
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W.W. Norton & Co.,
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| Publisher Address: | New York |
| Publication Dates: | c2011. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Carrier Form: | xxix, 237 p.: ill. ; 24 cm.5 supplements |
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9780393338805 (pbk.) 0393338800 (pbk.) |
| Index Number: | F310 |
| CLC: | F310 |
| Call Number: | F310/S797/2011 |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-220) and index. suppl.1, population, climate change, and women's lives suppl.2, creating sustainable prosperity in the United states: the need for innovation and leadership suppl.3, renewable energy and energy efficiency in China:current status and prospects for 2020 suppl.4, powering the low-carbon economy:the once and future roles of renewable energy and natural gas suppl.5, green economy and green jobs in China: current status and potentials for 2020 suppl.6, sustainable energy roadmaps: guiding the global shift to domestic renewables. "Known for tackling the most pressing issues that face our world, the Worldwatch Institute has dedicated the 2011 edition of its flagship report to a compelling look at the global food crisis, with particular emphasis on what innovators globally can do to help solve a worldwide problem. State of the World 2011 not only introduces us to the latest agro-ecological innovations and their global applicability but also gives broader insights into issues including poverty, international politics, and even gender equity."--Publisher description. |