http://www.sightline.org Publications, organizations, and websites that are useful resources on sustainability. daily 1 2006-02-22T23:37:51Z http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/blog/new-west-network New West is a next-generation media company dedicated to the culture, economy, politics, environment and lifestyle of the Rocky Mountain West. Our core mission is to serve the Rockies with innovative, participatory journalism and to promote conversation that helps us understand and make the most of the dramatic changes sweeping our region. No publisher eric_t_hess_gmail_com 2008-01-22T18:19:33Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/blog/sustainability_zone SZ is a weblog and resource library for news and information about all aspects of sustainable living. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-08T23:33:44Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/blog/island-press Since 1984, Island Press has been a trusted source of environmental information and solutions. They publish the best new ideas about how to protect the environment—and work tirelessly to spread those ideas to help people make a positive difference in the world. Each year, they publish 40 new books on such vital topics as conservation biology, marine science, land conservation, green building, sustainable agriculture, climate change, and ecological restoration. No publisher eric_t_hess_gmail_com 2008-09-30T22:18:57Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/book/community-indicators-handbook-2nd-edition 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. No publisher mackenzie_sightline_org indicators 2006-08-23T18:29:44Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/book/biomimicry 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. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-08T23:33:45Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/book/cradle_cradle 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. No publisher andrewb landing page 2006-03-08T23:33:45Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/book/eco_economy 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. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-08T23:33:46Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/book/founders_northwest These books contain stories of individuals, businesses and and community organizations that are striving for a sustainable future. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-08T23:33:46Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/book/natural_capitalism 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. No publisher andrewb landing page 2006-03-08T23:33:47Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/book/plan_b 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. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-08T23:33:47Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/book/ecology_commerce 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." No publisher andrewb landing page 2006-03-08T23:33:48Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/book/natural_step_business 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. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-08T23:33:48Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/organization/environmental-resource-center The ERC works to create environmental and conservation awareness, enrich outdoor experiences, and promote a more sustainable community for the current and future residents of Idaho's Wood River Valley. No publisher christine 2006-04-12T22:07:35Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/organization/palouse-clearwater-environmental-institute PCEI's focus is to increase citizen involvement in decisions that affect Idaho and eastern Washington's environment and quality of life. It has programs in agriculture, water, education, and transportation. No publisher christine landing page 2006-04-12T22:07:35Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/organization/idaho-rural-council Through education and organizing, IRC works to build a sustainable future by preserving Idaho's family farms and rural communities; and stewarding its land, air, water, and human resources. No publisher christine landing page 2006-04-12T22:07:36Z Resource