It's rare that a book or a weblog can change the world. We think we've found both. Worldchanging.com is a weblog that has been working hard to bring people links to ideas, tools and models for undertaking a change of direction towards a sustainable future for us and our planet. As stated on their site:
WorldChanging.com works from a simple premise: that the tools, models and ideas for building a better future lie all around us. That plenty of people are working on tools for change, but the fields in which they work remain unconnected. That the motive, means and opportunity for profound positive change are already present. That another world is not just possible, it's here. We only need to put the pieces together.
Their site is a joy to explore and we especially enjoy the clean engaging design that permeates throughout. In a bid to extend beyond cyberspace and put concrete ideas in the hands of more people, Worldchanging.com has just released their book to the stores (just in time for the holidays!) Designed by Sagmeister and with a forward by Al Gore, Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century is a 600-page tome that is self-described as:
A groundbreaking compendium of the most innovative solutions, ideas and inventions emerging today for building a sustainable, livable, prosperous future. From consumer consciousness to a new vision for industry; non-toxic homes to refugee shelters; microfinance to effective philanthropy; socially responsible investing to starting a green business; citizen media to human rights; ecological economics to climate change, this is the most comprehensive, cutting-edge overview to date of what's possible in the near future -- if we decide to make it so.
Covering everything from green architecture, biomimicry, smart growth, human rights and more in 7 robust sections, this book promises to become the road map to achieve a sustainable future. The next time you find yourself at Borders, pick up a copy and check it out...it might just change your world!
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