Books

Rural Environmental Planning for Sustainable Communities

Rural Environmental Planning for Sustainable Communities offers an explanation of the concept of Rural Environmental Planning (REP) along with case studies that show how to apply REP to specific issues such as preserving agricultural lands...

272 pages
6 x 9

The Snake River
Window To The West

Tim Palmer weaves natural history into a comprehensive account of the complex problems that plague natural resource management throughout the West, as well as the practical solutions that are available.

322 pages
6 x 9

Steady-State Economics
Second Edition With New Essays

First published in 1977, this volume caused a sensation because of Daly's radical view that "enough is best." Today, his ideas are recognized as the key to sustainable development, and Steady-State Economics is universally acknowledged as...

318 pages
6 x 9

The Rising Tide
Global Warming And World Sea Levels

The Rising Tide is the first analysis of global warming and world sea level rise. It outlines state, national, and international actions to respond to the effects of global warming on coastal communities and ecosystems.

157 pages
6 x 9

Record-Setting Recycling And Composting Programs

Beyond 40% is a practical guide for communities trying to solve their solid waste disposal problems.

280 pages
8.5 x 11

Wildlife and Habitats in Managed Landscapes

Edited by Jon Rodiek and Eric Bolen

Americans are having an increasing impact on the rural landscape as development further encroaches in former wilderness areas. This disruptive land use is causing a decline in wildlife and wildlife habitats. Wildlife and Habitats in Managed...

238 pages
6 x 9

Climate Change
The Ipcc Response Strategies

Climate Change is the report of Working Group III of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), established in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization and UNEP to address the threat of global warming on an international...

333 pages
8.5 x 11

Balancing on the Brink of Extinction
Endangered Species Act And Lessons For The Future

Edited by Kathryn A. Kohm

Balancing on the Brink of Extinction presents a comprehensive overview of the Endangered Species Act -- its conception, history, and potential for protecting the remaining endangered species.

329 pages
6 x 9

Plastics
America's Packaging Dilemma

Plastics explains what plastics are, how they are made, how they are used, and the problems and opportunities they bring.

133 pages
6 x 9

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