State of the World 2009

For those of you teaching climate change, this year's State of the World may be particularly helpful:

Published annually in 28 languages, State of the World is long established as the most authoritative and accessible annual guide to our progress towards a sustainable future. Intended to inject new inspiration and energy into national and international climate negotiations, this 26th edition of State of the World examines the steps we urgently need to take to prevent a global catastrophe while adapting to the now inevitable climatic shifts already set in motion.

Read the full press release ‘Heat and Hope: Time Running Out For Steep Emissions Cuts’ composed by Worldwatch Institute: http://www.earthscan.co.uk/Portals/0/pdfs/SOW09_PRESS_RELEASE.pdf

Visit the book’s webpage: http://www.earthscan.co.uk/?tabid=27739

Visit the Worldwatch Institute webpage: http://www.worldwatch.org/ 

To request a review copy of the book contact: andrew.miller@earthscan.co.uk