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UNINA9910790870103321 |
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Autore |
Hickson Ken |
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Titolo |
Race for sustainability : energy, economy, environment and ethics / / Ken Hickson, Sustain Ability Showcase Asia, Singapore |
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New Jersey : , : World Scientific, , [2014] |
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�2014 |
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ISBN |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (ix, 318 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color) |
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Collana |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Sustainable development |
Energy development - Environmental aspects |
Renewable energy sources |
Sustainability |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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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. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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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 |
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