Anyhow, this book really made me think and consider what I might do. Considering I live in one of the worst offenders in terms of unsustainable cities in Atlanta, transportation planning means no planning at all , I guess there is a lot to do. So, please read this. And when you are done, pass it on to someone else. Jul 28, Michael Berg rated it it was amazing. This book is great. I read excerpts of this book while in college and read the entire book after graduation. Lester Brown does a great job of providing background, examples, detail and misc.
I would definitely recommend this book to a friend, but with a warning. It is written so anyone can understand and follow along, which makes it a great read for someone interested in environmentalism but lacking the technical mindset. My only problem with t This book is great. My only problem with this book is that you can tell the author is an environmentalist, which is both good and bad. It is common for him to compare an average of something to the minimum of something else — which, obviously, makes the low value look extremely low in comparison; in other words, he does not compare apples to apples, and surprise!
Just be sure to take a mental note of what exactly he is talking about and comparing then make your own decisions from there! Apr 25, Jeane rated it it was amazing Shelves: library , non-fiction , spring-challenge I shouldn't say that I love this book because I hate it that there is even a reason for this book to be written.
But well, we are here and we keep going on with destroying what actually gives us what we need to live so to read a book about it all in a way this book was written was very absorbing. True our daily lives, how we create things and through our wrong and stuborn believe that sources on this planet will never finish we keep using them in an exagerating and stupif way. Everything is explai I shouldn't say that I love this book because I hate it that there is even a reason for this book to be written.
Everything is explained very clear and in an interesting way, also what we all but also politician, owners of companies and again just every person can do if we would think about some easy but important decisions we daily make.
What we could do to stop the over-using of our planet so that we do have a future, so that also next generations would still have a possibility to exist. And if for once we would stop thinking as humans do and show some respect for he one that give us a place to live, we would get so much in return. Jul 27, The Capital Institute rated it it was amazing Shelves: capital-institute , environment , business , financial-reform , real-investing , responsive-governments , justice , market-failure.
Brown proposes solutions involving sustainable agriculture, wildlife and resource conservation, renewable energy and recycling, among other things. However, it is widely considered a great launchpad for discussion on an environmentally friendly economy. Jul 17, Jennifer rated it liked it. I say currently reading, but that could be a fib. I started this book like a year ago, got all passionate about it and then killed it like a spider wait, eric kills the spiders whatever It was a bit dry and technical, but if you want to know the ins and outs of renewable energy, the fate of where we're headed if we keep on like we are and what's going to happen when china and india catch up economically Not to mention the impe I say currently reading, but that could be a fib.
Not to mention the impending doom of our agriculture practices and fresh water crisis which is contrasted to civilizations of the past such as the easter island indians. And I haven't even said anything about oil yet.
Feb 26, Ian Tierney rated it really liked it. What I wanted when I picked up this book for my book club was to get an idea of where we can go and how to do it.
I found that it was generally positive about energy generation, but practical in the ways to go about creating a revolution. The facts and figures provided were really helpful in wrapping my head around the local, national and global state we are in. I would recommend it to students who are looking for really great facts for papers, and to leaders who are curious how a clean energy economy might work.
Sep 12, Charlie rated it it was amazing. With neutral language, and in not so many pages, Brown gives a sweeping and incisive diagnosis of our planet part 1 , and provides the eco and social "bills" for shifting to a more sustainable path of progress part 2.
He also highlights specific and hopeful examples of sustainable development underway in the Netherlands, Japan, Colombia, and elsewhere around the globe. With a continuous stream of citations, he communicates in startlingly lucid detail the imperatives we face if we wish to sust With neutral language, and in not so many pages, Brown gives a sweeping and incisive diagnosis of our planet part 1 , and provides the eco and social "bills" for shifting to a more sustainable path of progress part 2.
With a continuous stream of citations, he communicates in startlingly lucid detail the imperatives we face if we wish to sustain agriculture, aquaculture, water, energy, and functional cities.
Dec 21, Ed Arnold-berkovits rated it it was amazing. Lester Brown tells it like it is, as awful as is really is. No sugar-coating here. Just another wake-up call. At this point, there's so many people hitting snooze and ignoring the truth that it's a wonder we've lasted this long.
The best part of this book is there's actually a way out of this mess described therein. If only the leaders of this country and others would accept that our civilization is in trouble and there's a way out of it that isn't endless way and suffering, both here and abroa Lester Brown tells it like it is, as awful as is really is.
If only the leaders of this country and others would accept that our civilization is in trouble and there's a way out of it that isn't endless way and suffering, both here and abroad. Jan 06, Jason rated it it was amazing.
The author breaks down various human and environmental threats and explains how our economy is outgrowing the capacity of Earth. Once identifying the major issues, the second half of the book Plan B provides solutions to the issues he mentioned in the first part of the book.
Issues include deforestation, erosion, fossil fuel and other resource consumption, population, agriculture and diseases, among other concerns. This book provides real suggestions for our real problems as a civilization. Exc The author breaks down various human and environmental threats and explains how our economy is outgrowing the capacity of Earth. Mar 05, Jordan rated it really liked it. A solid framework of analyses and policies that represent a shift in our economic goals, from that of just pure growth to development that will benefit the environment, the current state of world relations, and future generations.
It is just a matter of progressing with the plan and getting the right policies in place. May 27, Bret Richmond rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: everybody.
Shelves: environmental. This book gives a good overall snapshot of the world's envrionmental condition. It's easy to find authors who can complain and raise my depression level regarding the environment, but much like Alex Steffen and the Worldchanging team, Brown makes fairly concrete recommendations about how to proceed socially and economically.
Jun 03, Connie rated it it was amazing. Lester Brown is eminently qualified to write this book. He has been the senior editor of Worldwatch magazine and yearly book for many years.
The first half of the book gives a very clear devastating description of where we are heading as a planet, and why. The second part provides a prescription for our ills. One hopes it isn't too late to take his advice.
Aug 05, Jenreese rated it liked it. ALL about the crises of our time and a small dose of hope for the future. I am fascinated by soil science, water facts, oil, food, wildlife Would be good to read with a group or a class.
I'm still trying even though I think the Earth Policy Institute has already published a new edition? Feb 29, Cherie rated it liked it Recommends it for: Wanda, Venessa, those interested in saving the earth.
Shelves: eco-friendly-green-environmentalism , non-fiction. B A very interesting look at how the world is being destroyed by humans--it looks at how civilizations are in trouble with hunger, lack of education, the AIDS crisis, amongst other things , as well as how the earth is being damaged and destroyed--and what we can do to stop the demise. Mar 03, Paul rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Yes.
Really a book everyone should read. A hopeful approach to the environmental challanges we face. We get bombarded with how things are failing. This book pulls things together into a cohesive path forward.
Do more than read it take action! Oct 29, Nicholas rated it really liked it. While this book threw a ton of facts at you, it does a great job of summarizing that which plagues our planet and mankind. A must read for those interested in saving our future and solving the many crises we face.
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