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1 online resource (xxv, 468 pages) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 421-440) and index. |
| Summary |
Annotation Currently gaining momentum on the world stage, sustainable development is beginning to significantly redefine the policies and decision making of both corporations and governmental entities. Sustainability development initiatives can vary widely in scope, application, and success. This book is intended clarifies critical issues, delineates proven approaches, and examines potential pitfalls associated with such initiatives. It covers underlying concepts, renewable energy solutions, environmental issues, green design and LEED® programs, sustainable industrial processes, sustainable development policy considerations, local government programs, corporate programs, tracking results, and future trends. |
| Contents |
What is sustainable development? -- Sustainable development-a new social concept -- The environment and sustainable development -- Sustainable buildings -- Sustainable energy solutions -- Corporate sustainability programs -- Local policies for sustainable development -- How sustainable development policies affect planning -- Tracking local sustainable development -- Learning from las vegas -- International sustainability -- What the future holds : creating a sustainable world. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Sustainable development -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Sustainable development. |
| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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Environmental policy -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Environmental policy. |
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Energy conservation -- Government policy -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Energy conservation -- Government policy. |
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Energy conservation. |
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City planning -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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City planning. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Roosa, Stephen A., 1952- Sustainable development handbook. Lilburn, GA : Fairmont Press ; Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, ©2008 0881735655 9780881735659 (DLC) 2007037898 (OCoLC)171614644 |
| ISBN |
9780881735666 (electronic book) |
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0881735663 (electronic book) |
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9781601198068 (electronic book) |
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160119806X (electronic book) |
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