Ecological wisdom from one of Europe’s most distinguished public intellectuals. Wouter van Dieren has been forecasting the end of casino capitalism and the fossil-fueled Industrial Era. This book of essays lays out the shape of the information-rich green economy now emerging. – Hazel Henderson
The Biobased Economy
edited by Hans Langeveld, Jahan Sanders and Mariek Meeusen, Earthscan 2010 A useful summary of all the issues involved in human use of biological systems. A balanced discussion of all the contentious issues of using biomass for fuel and as substitutes for petroleum in materials, and using agricultural land and …
Keeping the Lights On: Towards Sustainable Electricity
by Walt Patterson, Earthscan 2007, 2009 Walt Patterson is a physicist who knows sustainability issues in their many dimensions. This book is the most succinct guide to how societies can design their production, distribution and end use of electricity. Deep thinking for professionals and environmental activists alike. – Hazel Henderson
Globalization and Emerging Societies
edited by Jan Nederveen Pieterse and Boike Rehbein, Palgrave MacMillan 2009 Keen observers of globalization processes have dished up a rich feast of research from the emerging countries of the South. With emphases on poverty, power and new models of development, this book belongs on any shelf of key studies …
The Biochar Debate
by James Bruges, Chelsea Green 2009 A timely handbook to understand the new debate about biochar – newly prominent as a means of combating climate change. This ancient method used by indigenous peoples in Latin America to maintain soil fertility can also increase its ability to store carbon. However, it …
A Renewable World: Energy, Ecology, Equality
A report for the World Future Council by Herbert Girardet & Miguel Mendonça, Green Books Ltd. 2009 A clear, beautiful and intelligent look at our common future from the perspective of members of the World Future Council. Herbert Girardet, the famed British architect, and co-author Miguel Mendonça have produced a …
Factor Five: Transforming the Global Economy through 80% Improvements in Resource Productivity
by Ernst von Weizsacker, Karlson ‘Charlie’ Hargroves, Michael H. Smith, Cheryl Desha and Peter Stasinopoulos; Earthscan 2009 A Report of the Club of Rome A deeply researched report on the increasing worldwide potentials of energy and water productivity. The authors are renowned experts in this vital field and show in …
Beyond the Crash! Building an Economic & Ecological Democracy By Hal Logan, 2009
An important contribution to forging solutions to the “global problematique” identified by the Club of Rome and many others in the 1970s. The time is long overdue to apply the policy shifts Logan describes so clearly. – Hazel Henderson For more information visit www.hallogan.com
The Surprising Solution: Creating Possibility in a Swift and Severe World by Bruce Piasecki, Sourcebooks, Inc., 2009
A detailed description of how corporations can ameliorate the growing global environmental crises. Piasecki provides a wealth of information for thoughtful corporate managers and questioning investors. The history of financial movements and corporate evolution alone is worth the read. Even better, Piasecki offers substantive arguments based on real world examples …
Unplugging the Patriarchy by Lucia René, Crown Chakra Publishing, 2009
A brilliant, esoteric novel with deep wisdom and full of purposeful, impeccable research on the state of human affairs on this planet. This book will become a classic as well as providing a socially and spiritually therapeutic vision for our future. — Hazel Henderson, ed.