Our Ecological Footprint Reducing Human Impact on the Earth

Name: Our Ecological Footprint Reducing Human Impact on the Earth
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ISBN: 9780865713123

ISBN-10: 086571312X

ISBN-13: 9780865713123

Edition: 1996

Authors: Mathis Wackernagel, William Rees, Phil Testemale

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This book looks at methods for calculating the actual 'carrying capacity' of a community, town or region, particularly in terms of the land area used in meeting its need. It establishes criteria for putting sustainability into practice.

Book details

List price: $19.99
Copyright year: 1996
Publisher: New Society Publishers, Limited
Publication date: 1/1/1996
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 176
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.528
Language: English

Mathis Wackernagel is president of the Global Footprint Network and co-creator of the Ecological Footprint. He has worked on sustainability issues for government agencies, NGOs and businesses on all continents.



Acknowledgments


Preface


Introduction



Ecological Footprints for Beginners



Footprints and Sustainability



Fun with Footprints: Methods and Real-World Applications



The Search for Sustainability Strategies



Avoiding Overshoot: A Summary


Glossary