Race for sustainability : energy, economy, environment and ethics / Ken Hickson, Sustain Ability Showcase Asia, Singapore.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hickson, Ken.

Series:

Gale eBooks

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sustainable development.

Energy development--Environmental aspects.

Energy development.

Renewable energy sources.

Sustainability.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (ix, 318 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)

Place of Publication:

New Jersey : World Scientific, [2014]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Even with the latest and best vehicles, machinery, technology and buildings, if we continue to use resources irresponsibly - if we continue to waste food, water and energy - we are not even in the race."". This book looks at the sustainable issues and the accompanying opportunities, and leads readers on a fast track to clear the air and drive to a sustainable, low-carbon future. To focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency. To stop the burning and stop wasting resources. Read on and let the wealth of information in this book inspire you along your sustainability journey. Join the race

Contents:

section 1. Why sustainability matters

section 2. Making energy efficiency sexy

section 3. Building hopes beyond green buildings

section 4. The sun shines on renewables

section 5. Industrial and innovative solutions

section 6. Gold standard for sustainable events

section 7. Air pollution, deforestation and biodiversity

section 8. Resourceful management of waste

section 9. Energy literacy and creative education

section 10. Ethics, media and communication.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9789814571364

9814571369

OCLC:

862746611