The Sustainability Revolutionists: Heroes and Hope for Our Planet's Future

Autori

• Lucia Athens

Parametri

Pagine

332pagine

Tempo di lettura

12ore

• Biografie e pensieri
• Economia e affari
• Natura
• Natura, animali

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Does anyone really know what sustainability means? The Sustainability Revolutionists delivers a masterclass in one of today's most elusive concepts. Learn the deeper meanings of sustainability through the powers of story. This collection of tales, surrounding a pantheon of relatable super-heroes, draws a roadmap to guide you through a challenging subject. Sustainability is founded upon a widely recognized framework that comprises three key areas: Environmental, Economic, and Social. These Three Pillars establish the book's central organizing concept. Riding on a rich menu of stories, an imaginary dinner party brings three historical figures around the author's dinner table. Renowned explorer Jacques Cousteau provides a foundation in environmental sustainability. Anita Roddick, founder of The Body Shop retail chain, offers lessons in economic sustainability. The heartbeat of social sustainability appears in the trials and triumphs of legendary labor organizer César Chávez. Sustainability is a journey. The Sustainability Revolutionists takes you on an unforgettable trip, full of faraway places and inspiring people. Based in research and reporting, these stories of sustainability in action deliver a healthy dose of optimism for the challenging times we live in. With equal measures of wisdom and hope, this book is a manifesto for the Sustainability Revolution.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2022

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