State of the World 2008

State of the World 2008

"State of the World 2008: Innovations for a Sustainable Economy" is 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. [http://www.worldwatch.org/node/5560#preface State of the World 2008: Preface] ]

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.

ee also

* The State of the World book series published annually since 1984
* Plan B 2.0
* The Clean Tech Revolution

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