Sustainable development handbook
by
Roosa, Stephen A., 1952-
Title
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Sustainable development handbook
Author
:
Roosa, Stephen A., 1952-
ISBN
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9780881735666
9781601198068
Personal Author
:
Roosa, Stephen A., 1952-
Publication Information
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Lilburn, GA : Fairmont Press ; Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, ©2008.
Physical Description
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1 online resource (xxv, 468 pages) : illustrations
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.
Abstract
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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.
Local Note
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Knovel Library
Subject Term
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Sustainable development -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Environmental policy -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Energy conservation -- Government policy -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
City planning -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Development -- Sustainable Development.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Environmental Economics.
Sustainable development.
Environmental policy.
Energy conservation -- Government policy.
City planning.
City planning. (OCoLC)fst00862177
Energy conservation -- Government policy. (OCoLC)fst00909939
Environmental policy. (OCoLC)fst00913250
Sustainable development. (OCoLC)fst01139731
Genre
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Electronic books.
Handbooks and manuals. (OCoLC)fst01423877
Electronic Access
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Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Status |
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IYTE Library | E-Book | 1170614-1001 | HC79 .E5 R652 2008 EB | Online Knovel |