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100			_aDemarco, Patricia M.
245			_aPathways to our sustainable future _b a perspective from Pittsburgh
260			_bUniversity of Pittsburgh Press _c2017 _aPittsburgh
300			_axiv, 312 p
504			_aInclude Bibliography and Index
520			_athis book describes of Pittsburgh has a rich history of social consciousness in calls for justice and equity. Today, the movement for more sustainable practices is rising in Pittsburgh. Against a backdrop of Marcellus shale gas development, initiatives emerge for a sustainable and resilient response to the climate change and pollution challenges of the twenty-first century. People, institutions, communities, and corporations in Pittsburgh are leading the way to a more sustainable future. Examining the experience of a single city, with vast social and political complexities and a long industrial history, allows a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities inherent in adapting to change throughout the world. The case studies in this book respond to ethical challenges and give specific examples of successful ways forward. Choices include transforming the energy system, restoring infertile ground, and preventing pollution through green chemistry. Inspired by the pioneering voice of Rachel Carson, this is a book about empowerment and hope.
650			_aSustainable development _vUrban ecology--Sociology _vEnvironmental protection _zPennsylvania--Pittsburgh
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