Race for sustainability : energy, economy, environment and ethics /
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Author / Creator: | Hickson, Ken, author. |
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Imprint: | New Jersey : World Scientific, [2014] |
Description: | 1 online resource (ix, 318 pages) : illustrations |
Language: | English |
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Format: | E-Resource Book |
URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11209958 |
Summary: | "Even with the latest and best vehicles, machinery, technology and buildings, if we continue to use resources irresponsibly -- if we continue to waste food, water and energy -- we are not even in the race."This book looks at the sustainable issues and the accompanying opportunities, and leads readers on a fast track to clear the air and drive to a sustainable, low-carbon future. To focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency. To stop the burning and stop wasting resources. Read on and let the wealth of information in this book inspire you along your sustainability journey. Join the race and act soon.A portfolio of stories, essays, profiles and case studies covering the four E's of Sustainability: Energy, Economy, Environment and Ethics. |
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Physical Description: | 1 online resource (ix, 318 pages) : illustrations |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: | 9789814571364 9814571369 9789814571357 9814571350 |