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AAAS Atlas of Population and Environment by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

Illustrating through text, maps, and diagrams how population affect the world's ecosystems and natural resources both in the short and long term, the Atlas brings together a wealth of information from the most up-to-date sources.

Asphalt Nation by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

Asphalt Nation is a powerful examination of how the automobile has ravaged America's cities and landscape over the past 100 years together with a compelling strategy for reversing our automobile dependency.

Beyond the Market by andrew joel — last modified 04/23/2006 at 12:59 PM

Gross domestic product looks only at what is sold in markets and says little about the value of work in the home and other nonmarket activities. This book begs further analysis and development of corresponding data collection and accounting systems.

Biomimicry by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

This book tells the story of the fascinating men and women who are studying life's best ideas and then imitating these designs and processes to solve human problems.

Climate Change by andrew joel — last modified 04/18/2006 at 11:38 AM

This book provides a political approach to climate change, debating American policy options and surveying the economic and social costs of changing climate conditions.

Climate Change and Human Health by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

This volume seeks to describe the context and process of global climate change, its actual or likely impacts on health, and how human societies and their governments should respond, with particular focus on the health sector.

Climate Change Policy by andrew joel — last modified 04/18/2006 at 11:39 AM

This book brings together a wide range of new writings from leading experts that examine the many dimensions of topics most important in understanding climate change, and the policies to combat it.

Cradle to Cradle by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

The authors make the case that an industrial system that "takes, makes and wastes" can become a creator of goods and services that generate ecological, social and economic value.

Eco-Economy by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

In the new economy, which Brown calls an eco-economy, renewable energy will replace climate-disrupting fossil fuels and a recycling economy will replace the throwaway economy.

Economics of the Environment by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

This book, often used as a student reader, provides a selection of classic and contemporary readings to firmly ground students' understanding of the subject matter.

Economics, Equity, and the Environment by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

This book examines major economic incentive and market-based environmental protection programs that are being implemented by governments, including pollution taxes, pollutant trading programs, subsidies, grants, loans and favorable tax treatment.

Ecosystem Change and Public Health by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

This textbook explores the interface between public health and natural systems, and the connections between global change and public policy. It provides an Earth systems approach to current global change studies.

Environmental Economics and Management by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

By retaining a strong focus on policy and real-world issues, this textbook provides an applied, practical approach to environmental economic theory for students with varying experience levels.

Founders of a New Northwest Series (three volumes) by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

These books contain stories of individuals, businesses and and community organizations that are striving for a sustainable future.

Green Budget Reform by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

A collection of 25 case studies of many of the most useful fiscal measures so far taken to reduce environmental impacts and promote sustainability, prepared by experts in each country.

Health and Climate Change by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

The first major study of the potentially enormous health impacts of global atmospheric changes. The author models the most plausible future health impacts on vector-borne diseases, cancers, cardiovascular conditions and respiratory disorders.

How Cities Work by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

The author argues that urban life has broken down because of our basic ignorance of the real forces that shape cities-transportation systems, industry and business, and political decision making.

In Search of Sustainability by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 05:29 PM

In recent years, the forests of British Columbia have become a battleground over sustainable resource development. This report describes a number of new forest policy initiatives launched by the BC government in the 1990s in hopes of brokering peace.

Indicators for Sustainable Development by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

In this book, Dr. Bossel shows that we need indicators for sustainable development that provide reliable information about the natural, physical and social world in which we live, and on which our survival and quality of life depends.

Managing Growth in America's Communities by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

This book examines regulatory and programmatic techniques that have been most useful, obstacles to be overcome, and specific strategies that have been instrumental in achieving successful growth management programs.

Moving Beyond Gridlock by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

This book includes case studies of Portland, Atlanta, Phoenix, St. Louis, Toronto, San Diego, and Houston, detailing the practical experiences of urban areas that have taken the lead in dealing with gridlock.

Natural Capitalism by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

This book describes a future in which business and environmental interests increasingly overlap, and in which businesses can better satisfy their customers' needs, increase profits, and help solve environmental problems all at the same time.

Our Ecological Footprint by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

This book presents an internationally-acclaimed tool--the Ecological Footprint--for measuring and visualizing the resources required to sustain our households, communities, regions and nations.

Plan B by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

Brown outlines a World War II-type mobilization to stabilize climate by restructuring the global energy economy and to stabilize population by investing heavily in health care, family planning, and the education of girls in developing countries.

Renewable Energy (note: different book and author than the RE, Third Edition) by andrew joel — last modified 04/18/2006 at 11:40 AM

This book is a comprehensive overview of the principle renewable energy sources: Solar Thermal, Photovoltaics, Bioenergy, Hydro, Tidal, Wind, Wave, and Geothermal. Discusses economic, social, environmental and policy as well as engineering aspects.

Renewable Energy, Third Edition by andrew joel — last modified 04/18/2006 at 11:41 AM

This third edition of Renewable Energy is undoubtedly one of the most complete accounts of the subject, from source through to extraction and use. The book is academically rigorous, but accessible.

Suburban Nation by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

The authors share the fruits of their extensive experiences designing new neighborhoods and community revitalization projects in this investigation into the nature of sprawl and the failure of suburbs.

Sustaining the Forests of the Pacific Coast by andrew joel — last modified 04/18/2006 at 11:20 AM

This book examines the sources of conflict over the forests of the Northwest and suggests steps toward resolving forest policy issues.

The Death and Life of Great American Cities by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

A classic since its publication in 1961, this book is the defintive statement on American cities: what makes them safe, how they function, and why all too many official attempts at saving them have failed.

The Ecology of Commerce by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

Hawken reviews ecological theories and disasters and insists that "ecology offers a way to examine all present economic and resource activities from a biological rather than a monetary point of view."

The End of Oil by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

A comprehensive look at the energy economy and geopolitics. Explains how energy plays a role in everything from Detroit to Alaska to Iraq.

The Long Emergency by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

In this book, the author argues that global oil production has peaked and will soon dwindle, and he believes that alternative energy sources cannot fill the gap, especially in transportation.

The Natural Step for Business by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

The authors puncture the myth that a company must choose between profitability and care for the natural environment, and present a timely and practical application of this model for global sustainability.

The Natural Wealth of Nations by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 05:28 PM

The Natural Wealth of Nations offers concrete solutions to environmental problems by showing how we can turn the tremendous power of market economies away from environmentally destructive activities and toward protecting natural wealth of human health.

The New Urbanism by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

The New Urbanism advocates an ambitious yet pragmatic agenda for the building and rebuilding of our neighborhoods, towns and cities. It provides a guide to this emerging movement for architects, urban planners, civic leaders and concerned citizens.

The Next American Metropolis by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

This book presents 24 of Calthorpe's regional urban plans, in which towns are organized so that residents can be less dependent upon their cars and can walk, bike, or take public transportation between work, school, home, and shopping.

The Party's Over by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

A distillation of the arguments about the dangers of peak oil to the continuation of our modern way of life. Includes implications for areas including international trade, transportation, heating and air conditioning, etc.

The Regional City by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

This book explains how regional-scale planning and design can help direct growth wisely and reverse current trends in land use.

The Status Syndrome by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

Marmot argues that whether you look at wealth, education, upbringing or job, health steadily worsens as one descends the social ladder, even within the upper and middle classes.

The Transit Metropolis by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

The author provides an on-the-ground look at more than a dozen mass transit success stories, introducing the concept of the "transit metropolis" --a region where a workable fit exists between transit services and urban form.

The Wealth of Forests by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 05:29 PM

The Wealth of Forests is a pioneering attempt to grapple with the policy implications of the transition to sustainable forestry in Canada.

Wildlife-Habitat Relationships in Oregon and Washington by andrew joel — last modified 04/18/2006 at 11:15 AM

This is the first book to compile and synthesize a vast amount of diverse information on 593 wildlife species and their relationships with the 32 terrestrial, freshwater, and marine habitat types of Oregon and Washington.

Winning the Oil Endgame by andrew joel — last modified 03/08/2006 at 03:33 PM

This book offers a strategy for ending US oil dependence that could be applicable worldwide. There are many analyses of the oil problem, but this book claims to be is the first roadmap of the oil solution that would be led by business, for profit.

Community Indicators Handbook, 2nd Edition by Mackenzie — last modified 08/23/2006 at 11:29 AM

This book highlights the impacts of using indicators to measure and improve community well-being. Along with insights and analysis, the new Handbook provides resources for starting or reinvigorating your own community's indicator project.

newurbanism.org by Elisa Murray — last modified 11/16/2006 at 05:46 PM

A website with information about good urbanism, smart transportation, transit oriented development, and sustainability.