Every day, we are presented with a range of “sustainable” products and activities—from “green” cleaning supplies to carbon offsets—but with so much labeled as “sustainable,” the term has become essentially <i>sustainababble</i>, at best indicating a practice or product slightly less damaging than the conventional alternative. Is it time to abandon the concept altogether, or can we find an accurate way to measure sustainability? If so, how can we achieve it? And if not, how can we best prepare for the coming ecological decline?<br /><br /> In the latest edition of Worldwatch Institute’s <i>State of the World</i> series, scientists, policy experts, and thought leaders tackle these questions, attempting to restore meaning to sustainability as more than just a marketing tool. In <i>State of the World 2013: Is Sustainability Still Possible?,</i> experts define clear sustainability metrics and examine various policies and perspectives, including geoengineering, corporate transformation, and
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