Conservation Sustainability

This book aims to be first: to take listeners on a rich and inspiring journey through one of the most exciting and vital movements in modern fashion: the rise of biodegradable fabrics and their growing impact on how we design, produce and consume clothing. With the fashion industry worldwide struggling to deal with its impact on the planet and the need for more sustainable behavior, biodegradable fabrics are a solution that marries style with sustainability.

While politicians, entrepreneurs, and even school children could tell you that sustainability is an important and nearly universal value, many of them, and many of us, may struggle to define the term, let alone trace its history. What is sustainability? Is it always about the environment? What science do we need to fully grasp what it requires? What does sustainability mean for business? How can governments plan for a sustainable future?

Caradonna's unique and concise history broadens our understanding of what "sustainability" means, revealing how it progressed from a relatively marginal concept to an ideal that shapes everything from individual lifestyles, government and corporate strategies, and even national and international policy. For anyone seeking understand the history of those striving to make the world a better place to live, here's a place to start.

In this accessible guide to the meanings of sustainability, Kent Portney describes the evolution of the idea and examines its application in a variety of contemporary contexts - from economic growth and consumption to government policy and urban planning.

Climate Changed isn't just another book about the environment. It's a compelling guide that bridges cutting-edge science with real-world action, giving you the tools to understand what's happening to our planet and how you can help shape a more sustainable future. Grounded in science but written for everyone, this book breaks down climate change, pollution, resource depletion, biodiversity loss, and more in simple, relatable terms. No graphs. No jargon. No overwhelm. Just real-world insights and practical steps that individuals, communities, and businesses can take to make a real impact.

Every 15 seconds, a child dies from waterborne disease. Three times an hour, another species becomes extinct. Each day, we consume 85 million barrels of oil and pump 23 million tons of carbon dioxide into an already warming atmosphere. But against this bleak backdrop, beacons of hope shine from thousands of large and small initiatives. Thriving Beyond Sustainability draws a collective map of individuals, organizations, and communities that are committed to building an alternative future.

As industry and technology proliferate in modern society, sustainability has jumped to the forefront of contemporary political and environmental discussions. The balance between progress and the Earth's ability to provide for its inhabitants grows increasingly precarious as we attempt to achieve sustainable development.

Adam Hammes weaves together deeply personal stories from over 15 years of advocacy as a sustainability consultant, corporate manager of sustainability, business professor, non-profit founder, and environmental educator (with stories from other social and environmental advocates) to share an easy-to-understand framework for overcoming frustration and burnout while trying to make a difference in the world.

Journey to eight states, three national parks, and three countries to experience the life-changing education and adventures that led Trent A. Romer to finding sustainability for his plastic-bag-manufacturing business and himself.