State of the World 2008
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State of the World 2008: Innovations for a Sustainable Economy was a book published by the Worldwatch Institute
in January 2008. The focus of State of the World 2008 is on the innovations which will make a sustainable economy possible at the global level.
The book is written by Christopher Flavin
and a group of expert authors whose contributions range from new approaches for industrial production to the development of markets for carbon emissions and protection of biodiversity. The book includes many examples of pioneering business ventures in areas such as renewable energy
, venture capitalists who are financing the creation of environmental businesses, and sustainable communities.
Worldwatch Institute
The Worldwatch Institute is a globally focused environmental research organization based in Washington, D.C. Worldwatch was named as one of the top ten sustainable development research organizations by Globescan Survey of Sustainability Experts.-Mission:...
in January 2008. The focus of State of the World 2008 is on the innovations which will make a sustainable economy possible at the global level.
The book is written by Christopher Flavin
Christopher Flavin
Christopher Flavin is the President of the Worldwatch Institute, an independent research organization focused on natural resource and environmental issues, based in Washington, DC...
and a group of expert authors whose contributions range from new approaches for industrial production to the development of markets for carbon emissions and protection of biodiversity. The book includes many examples of pioneering business ventures in areas such as renewable energy
Renewable energy
Renewable energy is energy which comes from natural resources such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, and geothermal heat, which are renewable . About 16% of global final energy consumption comes from renewables, with 10% coming from traditional biomass, which is mainly used for heating, and 3.4% from...
, venture capitalists who are financing the creation of environmental businesses, and sustainable communities.
See also
- State of the World book series published annually since 1984
- Nourishing the Planet project
- State of the World 2011: Innovations that Nourish the Planet
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