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An Earth Institute Sustainability Primer: A Comprehensive Guide to Sustainability for the 21st Century

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Sustainability is one of the most important challenges facing humanity in the 21st century. The world is facing a climate crisis, a biodiversity crisis, and a pollution crisis. These crises are all interconnected, and they are all caused by human activities.

Managing Environmental Conflict: An Earth Institute Sustainability Primer (Columbia University Earth Institute Sustainability Primers)

by Joshua D. Fisher

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The good news is that we have the knowledge and the technology to solve these crises. We can create a sustainable future for ourselves and for generations to come. But we need to act now.

An Earth Institute Sustainability Primer is a comprehensive guide to sustainability for the 21st century. It provides a thorough overview of the key concepts and principles of sustainability, as well as practical advice on how to apply these principles to everyday life.

The book is written by a team of experts from the Columbia University Earth Institute, and it is packed with case studies, examples, and resources. Whether you are a student, a professional, or a concerned citizen, An Earth Institute Sustainability Primer is an essential resource for understanding and addressing the challenges of the 21st century.

What is sustainability?

Sustainability is the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

There are three pillars of sustainability: environmental sustainability, economic sustainability, and social sustainability.

Environmental sustainability means living in a way that does not harm the environment. This includes reducing our carbon emissions, protecting biodiversity, and conserving natural resources.
Economic sustainability means creating a sustainable economy that meets the needs of everyone without depleting natural resources or harming the environment.
Social sustainability means creating a just and equitable society that provides everyone with the opportunity to live a good life.

Why is sustainability important?

Sustainability is important for a number of reasons.

It protects the environment. Sustainability helps to protect the environment by reducing our carbon emissions, protecting biodiversity, and conserving natural resources.
It creates a sustainable economy. Sustainability helps to create a sustainable economy that meets the needs of everyone without depleting natural resources or harming the environment.
It creates a just and equitable society. Sustainability helps to create a just and equitable society that provides everyone with the opportunity to live a good life.

How can we achieve sustainability?

There are many things we can do to achieve sustainability.

Reduce our carbon emissions. We can reduce our carbon emissions by driving less, using less energy, and switching to renewable energy sources.
Protect biodiversity. We can protect biodiversity by protecting natural habitats, reducing pollution, and supporting sustainable agriculture.
Conserve natural resources. We can conserve natural resources by recycling, using less water, and eating less meat.
Create a sustainable economy. We can create a sustainable economy by investing in renewable energy, supporting sustainable businesses, and reducing our consumption.
Create a just and equitable society. We can create a just and equitable society by providing everyone with access to education, healthcare, and a decent standard of living.

Sustainability is a challenge, but it is a challenge that we must meet. The future of our planet and our species depends on it.

An Earth Institute Sustainability Primer is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about sustainability and how to make a difference.

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Managing Environmental Conflict: An Earth Institute Sustainability Primer (Columbia University Earth Institute Sustainability Primers)

by Joshua D. Fisher

5 out of 5