Sustainable Development Handbook, Second Edition

Stephen A. Roosa (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

522 Seiten

2024 | 2nd edition
River Publishers (Verlag)
978-87-7004-548-3 (ISBN)

Infos

Gaining momentum globally, sustainable development is beginning to significantly redefine the policies of corporations and governmental entities. Updated throughout, this second edition of this popular resource includes updates on LEED® measurement and verification as well as a new chapter on cities and

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Gaining momentum globally, sustainable development is beginning to significantly redefine the policies of corporations and governmental entities. Updated throughout, the second edition of this popular resource includes updates on LEED® measurement and verification and a new chapter on cities and carbon reduction. Clarifying critical issues, this volume examines proven approaches as well as problems with failed initiatives. It addition to core concepts and trends, it explores specific renewable energy and environmental solutions. It examines global initiatives, local politics, and ways to effectively measure and track progress.

Inhalt

What Is Sustainable Development? Sustainable Development: A New Social Concept. The Environment & Sustainable Development. Sustainable Buildings. Sustainable Energy Solutions. Corporate Sustainability Programs. Local Politics 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. Bibliography, Appendices, Index.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheinungsdatum: 25.10.2024
• Verlagsort: Gistrup
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 152 x 229 mm
• Gewicht: 970 g
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Umwelttechnik / Biotechnologie
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management
• ISBN-10: 87-7004-548-8 / 8770045488
• ISBN-13: 978-87-7004-548-3 / 9788770045483
• Zustand: Neuware