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Why your world is about to get a whole lot smaller Why your world is about to get a whole lot smaller Jeff Rubin An internationally renowned energy expert has written a book essential for every American--a galvanizing account of how the rising price and diminishing availability of oil are going to radically cha… OL14911106W
Mathematical programming for agricultural, environmental, and resource economics Mathematical programming for agricultural, environmental, and resource economics Harry Mason Kaiser "Mathematical Programming Models for Agriculture, Environmental, and Resource Economics provides a comprehensive overview of mathematical programming models and their applications to real world and i… OL15521208W
Capitalism and conservation Capitalism and conservation Rosaleen Duffy,Daniel Brockington "Through a series of case studies from around the world, Capitalism and Conservation presents a critique of conservation's role as a central driver of global capitalism. Features innovative new rese… OL15936493W
Ecofeminism revisited Ecofeminism revisited Chāyā Dātāra Partly with reference to India. OL16143485W
Vulnerable places, vulnerable people Vulnerable places, vulnerable people Jonathan A. Cook This text presents the unique perspectives of both the world's largest development organization (The World Bank) and the world's largest conservation organization (The World Wildlife Federation) on t… OL16148688W
Environmental economics Environmental economics Stephen Smith "In this Very Short Introduction, Stephen Smith shows how the field of environmental economics looks at how economic activity and policy can affect the environment in which we live. The book discusse… OL16416957W
Earth's growing population Earth's growing population Chris Reiter "Provides comprehensive information on population growth and its effects on the environment"--Provided by publisher. OL16484461W
Environment and economy Environment and economy Molly Scott Cato As environmental issues move to the centre of the political debate, more attention is being focused on the role our economy has played in creating the ecological crisis, and what a sustainable econom… OL16605557W
A dictionary of climate change and the environment A dictionary of climate change and the environment R. Quentin Grafton lxix, 423 p. : 24 cm OL16617394W
Cold Cash Cool Climate Sciencebased Advice For Ecological Entrepreneurs Cold Cash Cool Climate Sciencebased Advice For Ecological Entrepreneurs Jon Koomey Written for entrepreneurs and investors, this book describes how to profit from tackling climate change, one of this century's greatest challenges. Industry expert Dr. Jonathan Koomey acts as your co… OL17455266W
Industrial evolution Industrial evolution Lyle Estill For many people, the word "industry" brings to mind images of sprawling factories belching toxic emissions in a blighted natural landscape. "Industrial" has become synonymous with pollution, human ri… OL17936885W
Finance & sustainable development Finance & sustainable development Pierre-André Chiappori,J. M. Lasry "Economic and financial considerations are often perceived as being antithetical to environmental concerns. Is it possible to reconcile economic development and growth with preservation of the planet… OL18660983W
Environmental economics in practice Environmental economics in practice Gopal K. Kadekodi Contributed articles. OL19379755W
Environmental finance Environmental finance Rodney R. White,Sonia Labatt "Environmental experts Sonia Labatt and Rodney White present an engaging and comprehensive look at the intersection of financial innovation with the environment. Through real-world case studies, indu… OL19595837W
How to thrive in the next economy How to thrive in the next economy John Thackara John Thackara has spent a lifetime roving the globe in search of design that serves human needs in a sustainable way. He believes that in our eagerness to find technological solutions to the big chal… OL19667280W
The case against the global economy The case against the global economy Edward Goldsmith,Jerry Mander Includes sections on GATT, NAFTA, Free Trade, General Electric, and Wal mart. OL19668914W
Campbell's Atlas of Oil and Gas Depletion Campbell's Atlas of Oil and Gas Depletion Colin J. Campbell <p><b><i>Campbell's Atlas of Oil and Gas Depletion, Second Edition,</i></b> is the product of a half-century of critical analysis and updating of data on the status of oil and gas depletion by count… OL19833069W
Ecological economics of sustainable watershed management Ecological economics of sustainable watershed management Frank Messner The papers in this volume illustrate the power of a scientific approach to ecological economics. Good science is a careful blend of theory and empirical testing. Theory without empirical grounding is… OL19844766W
Energy Efficiency in Household Appliances and Lighting Energy Efficiency in Household Appliances and Lighting Paolo Bertoldi This book covers the state of the art of energy efficiency in household appliances and lighting which can be used now and in the near future to achieve significant and cost-effective energy savings. … OL19847382W
Energy Efficiency Improvements in Electronic Motors and Drives Energy Efficiency Improvements in Electronic Motors and Drives Paolo Bertoldi This book covers the state of the art of energy-efficient electric motor technologies, which can be used now and in the near future to achieve significant and cost-effective energy savings. Recent de… OL19847383W
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