State of the World 2010 : Transforming Cultures From Consumerism to Sustainability

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. [Publisher's text]