Whilst environmental education & more recently education for sustainable development are important trends they are not sufficient to reorient & transform education as a whole & This Briefing critiques the prevailing managerial & mechanistic paradigm in education & argues that an ecological view of educational theory practice & policy is necessary to assist the sustainability transition The Briefing then shows how a systemic change of educational culture towards the realization of human potential & the interdependence of social economic & ecological wellbeing can lead to transformative learning ...

Addressing the sustainable energy crisis in an objective manner this enlightening book analyzes the relevant numbers & organizes a plan for change on both a personal level & an international scale--for Europe the United States & the world In case study format this informative reference answers questions surrounding nuclear energy the potential of sustainable fossil fuels & the possibilities of sharing renewable power with foreign countries While underlining the difficulty of minimizing consumption the tone remains positive as it debunks misinformation & clearly explains the calculations of expenditure per person to encourage people to make individual changes that will benefit the world at large If you've thrown your hands up in despair thinking no solution is possible then read this book
- it's an honest realistic & humorous discussion of all our energy options
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Addressing the sustainable energy crisis in an objective manner this enlightening book analyzes the relevant numbers & organizes a plan for change on both a personal level & an international scale--for Europe the United States & the world In case study format this informative reference answers questions surrounding nuclear energy the potential of sustainable fossil fuels & the possibilities of sharing renewable power with foreign countries While underlining the difficulty of minimizing consumption the tone remains positive as it debunks misinformation & clearly explains the calculations of expenditure per person to encourage people to make individual changes that will benefit the world at large If you've thrown your hands up in despair thinking no solution is possible then read this book
- it's an honest realistic & humorous discussion of all our energy options
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Sustainable Fashion provides a unique & accessible overview of fashion ethics & sustainability issues of the past present & future This book is the first to situate today&s eco-fashion movement in its multifaceted historical context investigating the relationship between fashion & the environment as far back as the early nineteenth century Employing an expanded definition of sustainability that also considers ethical issues Farley Gordon & Hill explore each stage of the fashion production cycle from the cultivation of raw fibers to the shipment of the finished garment Structured thematically each of the six chapters is dedicated to the discussion of one major issue from recycling & repurposing to labor practices & the treatment of animals Including interviews with eco-fashion designers Sustainable Fashion will appeal to students & scholars of fashion as well as students of design history & cultural studies ...

Securing sustainable food for everyone is one of the world's most pressing challenges but research policy & programmes remain fragmented & effective solutions have been slow to emerge This book takes on these challenges by proposing a range of solutions that can advance pathways towards sustainable food futures Complete with recipes this book is structured so that readers are taken in a logical progression through discussions of solutions highlighting the need to recognise the importance of place & the importance of participation & to challenge dominant descriptions of markets through to re-designing food systems The solutions presented in this book are based on real-world cases but discussions remain deliberately broad to encourage thinking in new ways Cases are drawn from Africa Asia Europe & North & South America The book is of relevance to those interested in sustainable food futures & can serve as a supplementary textbook for a wide range of courses in food studies & related disciplines ...

This latest book in Rob Thompson's series of highly acclaimed reference guides for design students provides an understanding of the environmental impact of materials manufacturing processes & product lifecycles & a guide on how to select & use them in an intelligent way Divided into three easily referenced parts
- Materials Processes & Lifecycle
- the book is packed with practical information & in-depth analysis on 15 materials 14 processes & six production lifecycles Each material process or production lifecycle features a full technical description concise notes for the designer on its suitability efficiency cost-effectiveness & environmental impact & fully illustrated step-by-step case studies showing a product component or material being manufactured by a leading international supplier

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This life-changing book is based on the essential premise that Modern Western Medicine driven by vested interests is failing to address the root causes of disease processes Symptom-suppressing medication & poly-pharmacy are resulting in an escalation of disease & a system of so-called 'health care' which is not sustainable In Sustainable Medicine Dr Sarah Myhill aims to empower people to heal themselves through addressing the underlying causes of their diseases She presents a logical progression from symptoms to identifying the underlying mechanisms to the relevant interventions tests & tools with which to tackle the root causes of their symptoms ...

SUSTAINING THE EARTH provides the basic scientific tools for understanding & thinking critically about the environmental problems we face About half the price of other environmental science texts this 14-chapter one-color core book offers an integrated approach that emphasizes how environmental & resource problems & solutions are related The new edition of SUSTAINING THE EARTH is fully updated with the latest statistics & reports of important scientific studies New Connections boxes show surprising but important connections between environmental problems & aspects of daily life In addition new Thinking About boxes help students apply the concepts of the book to their own lives Sustainability is the integrating theme of this current & thought-provoking book The concept-centered approach transforms complex environmental topics & issues into key concepts that students will understand & remember By framing the concepts with goals for more sustainable lifestyles & human communities students see how promising the future can be ...

Tracklist Homeboy If I Was Weather Ballons Manual Transmission Last Century Est&225; Bien House of the Blue Green Buddha Livin' in America Ever Since I Lost My Mind Cocaine No Way Out Off You ...

Tracklist Spectrum Of Love Implications Of Karma The Reality Of Reincarnation Ama & The Mountain The Future Of Ecstasy The Seven Secret Sayings Of God Flowing With The Tao Incantation Of The Stars The Art Of Contemplation Direct Transmission ...