Sustainable Development Handbook, Second Edition
✍ Scribed by Stephen A. Roosa
- Publisher
- Fairmont Press
- Year
- 2010
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 522
- Edition
- 2
- Category
- Library
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✦ Synopsis
Gaining momentum globally, sustainable development is beginning to significantly redefine the policies of corporations and governmental entities. Updated throughout, the second edition of this popular resource includes updates on LEED® measurement and verification and a new chapter on cities and carbon reduction. Clarifying critical issues, this volume examines proven approaches as well as problems with failed initiatives. It addition to core concepts and trends, it explores specific renewable energy and environmental solutions. It examines global inititiatives, local politics, and ways to effectively measure and track progress.
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