01555    a2200133   4500020001800000082002700018100002600045245007100071260005300142300001500195504003500210520107000245650010601315  a9780822965015  a307.12160974886bDEM-P  aDemarco, Patricia M.   aPathways to our sustainable futureb a perspective from Pittsburgh  bUniversity of Pittsburgh Pressc2017aPittsburgh  axiv, 312 p  aInclude Bibliography and Index  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.  aSustainable developmentvUrban ecology--SociologyvEnvironmental protectionzPennsylvania--Pittsburgh