Sustainable Development Handbook, Second Edition

Gaining momentum globally, sustainable development is beginning tosignificantly redefine the policies ofcorporations and governmental entities.Updated throughout, thesecond edition of this popular resource includesupdateson LEED measurement and verification and a new chapter on cities and carbon reduction.Clarifying critical issues,thisvolume examinesproven approaches as well as problems with failed initiatives. It addition to core concepts and trends, it explores specific renewable energyand environmental solutions. It examines global initiatives,local politics,and ways to effectively measure and track progress.