Books
Global Sustainability by
Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format; the viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find publications.
Call Number: HC79 .E5 G59147 2016
State of the World 2015 by
We think we understand environmental damage: pollution, water scarcity, a warming world. But these problems are just the tip of the iceberg. Food insecurity, financial assets drained of value by environmental damage, and a rapid rise in diseases of animal origin are among the underreported consequences of an unsustainable global system. In State of the World 2015, the flagship publication of The Worldwatch Institute, experts explore hidden threats to sustainability and how to address them. How will nations deal with migration as climate change refugees cross borders in order to escape flooding, drought, or other extreme weather events? What will happen to the price and availability of fossil energy--the foundation of industrial civilization--as these resources oscillate between surplus and scarcity? If perpetual economic growth on a finite planet is impossible, what are the alternatives? Can national governments manage the transition? Eight key issues are addressed in depth, along with the central question of how we can develop resilience to these and other shocks. For decades, The Worldwatch Institute has been a leader in identifying and analyzing emerging environmental threats. With the latest edition of State of The World, the authorities at Worldwatch bring to light challenges we can no longer afford to ignore.
Call Number: HC79 .E5 S738 2015
Social Movements: Environment
- Idle No More Honoring indigenous sovereignty and protecting the environment.
- Flint Water CrisisResearch article that was published by medical team that blew whistle on lead in Flint community's water.
SIRS and CQ Researcher
- SIRS: EnvironmentalismTopics include:
Conservation of Natural Resources, Endangered Species, Drilling for Oil, Environmental Health, Fracking, Green Movement, Overpopulation, Pollution, Recycling, Water Use.