Moving Toward Sustainable Prosperity

“What kind of economy is consistent with living inside a living Earth?”

Investments in automobile infrastructure outpaces spending for alternative transit and car production increases

The use of technology in city planning will increase access to information, create cohesive cities and embolden inclusivity

As city populations grow and the streets become more congested, a paradigm shift to sustainable transportation couldn’t be timelier

By 2030, green jobs will create 20 million jobs & profit. Stimulating green growth means beating a transitioning market

Mia MacDonald discusses food insecurity due to drought and climate change and how populations and governments can cope

The Dutch show that long-term strategies allow for systemic changes and ensure a secure and prosperous planet

Transportation emits ~80% of the harmful air pollutants; we must decrease emissions to improve health & sustainability

The City Council of Copenhagen is aiming to make the capital carbon neutral by 2025 – the first capital city in the world to do so. CO2 emissions have already been reduced by 21 % since 2005.

On World Population Day, Robert Engelman describes how we must address population growth for a sustainable future

What will mobile technology’s role be in achieving a sustainable future?

Worldwatch in Rio: insight into the long drive to sustainability this June

State of the World 2012: Moving Toward Sustainable Prosperity has launched! Read the first two chapters here!

On January 5, the Financial Times* reported that China was considering merging its two large state-owned rail manufacturing companies: the China North Locomotive and Rolling [Read More...]

Spain has committed to building an ambitious high-speed rail network — part of an overall decision to prioritize public transportation investments over highway spending. The country’s crisis will severely test its ability to achieve its ambitions, but it is providing leadership that the United States–confronted with crumbling infrastructure and over-reliance on automobiles–could learn from.