State of the World

Like a tsunami consumerism has engulfed human cultures and Earths ecosystems. Left unaddressed we risk global disaster. But if we channel this wave intentionally transforming our cultures to center on sustainability we will not only prevent catastrophe but may usher in an era of sustainabilityone that allows all people to thrive while protecting even restoring Earth. In State of the World 2010 sixty renowned researchers and practitioners describe how we can harness the worlds leading institutionseducation the media business governments traditions and social movementsto reorient cultures toward sustainability.