Author	Brown, Lester Russell, 1934-
Title	World on the edge : how to prevent environmental and economic collapse / Lester R. Brown
Imprint	London : Earthscan, 2011
Descript	xii, 240 p. ; 21 cm

The author addresses the crucial environmental issues of our times and considers the impact on the economies of the world

Preface -- On the edge -- A deteriorating foundation : Falling water tables and shrinking harvests -- Eroding soils and expanding deserts -- Rising temperatures, melting ice, and food security -- The consequences : The emerging politics of food scarcity -- Environmental refugees : the rising tide -- Mounting stresses, failing states -- Building an energy-efficient global economy -- Harnessing wind, solar, and geothermal energy -- Restoring the economy's natural support systems -- Eradicating poverty, stabilizing population, and rescuing failing states -- Feeding eight billion -- Watching the clock : Saving civilization

1. Global warming
2. Global environmental change
3. Economic development -- Environmental aspects
4. Environmental protection
5. Environmental policy

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