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Choosing a sustainable future : ideas and inspiration from Ithaca, NY / Liz Walker.

Walker, Liz. (Author).

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"The City of Ithaca, New York has embraced the sustainability revolution with incredible enthusiasm. From co-ops and carshares to credit unions and community health care, Ithaca is rising to the challenges of the day with practical, real-world solutions. Choosing a Sustainable Future explores all aspects of the city's emerging green culture, introducing a rich variety of successful innovators and ideas..."--P. 4 of cover.

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ISBN: 0865716757
ISBN: 9780865716759
ISBN: 0865716757
Physical Description: xiv, 273 pages : ill. ; 23 cm.
Publisher: Gabriola Island, BC : New Society Publishers, 2010.

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Bibliography, etc. Note:: Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-260) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:: Front Cover; Advance Praise; Title Page; Rights Page; Contents; Acknowledgments; Preface; Introduction: Another World Is Possible; Chapter 1: Learning from the First Nations; Chapter 2: Growing a Local Food Culture; Chapter 3: Green Building / Green Energy; Chapter 4: Building a Livable City; Chapter 5: Local, Living Economy; Chapter 6: Educating for a Sustainable Future; Chapter 7: Getting the Word Out -Alternative Media; Chapter 8: Health and Wellness for All; Chapter 9: Addressing Racism; Chapter 10: Ithaca Is Gorges; Chapter 11: Turning Waste into Gold.

Chapter 12: Local Government and Institutional ChangeChapter 13: Changing Culture, Changing Lives; Chapter 14: Art at the Heart -- Ithaca Celebrates!; Chapter 15: Bringing It All Together; Endnotes; Index; About the Author.

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Subject:: Sustainable development > New York (State) > Ithaca.
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