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World on the edge : how to prevent environmental and economic collapse / Lester R. Brown, Earth Policy Institute
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Edited by W.W. Norton. New York, London - 2011
The author addresses the crucial environmental issues of our times and considers the impact on the economies of the world
Preface. On the edge. A DETERIORATING FOUNDATION : Falling water tables and shrinking harvests. Eroding soils and expanding deserts. Rising temperatures, melting ice, and food security. THE CONSEQUENCES : The emerging politics of food scarcity. Environmental refugees : the rising tide. Mounting stresses, failing states. Building an energy-efficient global economy --Harnessing wind, solar, and geothermal energy. Restoring the economy's natural support systems. Eradicating poverty, stabilizing population, and rescuing failing states. Feeding eight billion. WATCHING THE CLOCK : Saving civilization.
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