STATE OF THE WORLD 2010 - BEYOND THE CONSUMER CULTURE

The premier environmental nonprofit shows the ways to transform our consumer culture into a culture centered on sustainability. For society to thrive long into the future, we must move beyond our unsustainable consumer culture to one that respects environmental realities. Chapters presents innovative solutions to global environmental problems, focusing on institutions that are the principal engineers of culture, such as governments, the media, and religious organizations. Written in clear, concise language, with easy-to-read charts and tables, 'State of the World' presents a view of our changing world that we, and our leaders, cannot afford to ignore.