Enter the mysterious forest, where the legendary rock of the Acorn Factory is situated. Peace is no longer there. If the monstrous bug, King Korsap, has his revenge, the world will be doomed. The AF members who know the secret to defeating him are long gone. So who will stop him? Flash forward to sunny Florida in the Everglades National Park and meet the unusually named Greenbell family members. As the Greenbells are planning the trip of their lives, disaster takes over their joy and happiness, turning the vacation into an adventure greater than one they would have ever imagined. Join Now Greenbell and the allied forces on a journey to defeat Korsap and his dreadfully evil bug army. If the Greenbells' forces succeed, the world is saved. If they fail, the bugs take over.

Contributions by a highly diverse group of 45 of the world's leading urban experts on climate changeProvides a compelling manifesto for the world's citiesEssential reading for climate scientists, policy-makers and scholars worldwide

The fresh perspective of WASTEnomics offers an important path toward improved environmental results across the world. Daniel C Esty Author Green to Gold WASTEnomics - turning waste liabilities into assets illustrates what every responsible corporation needs to know in order to manage the waste, resource and sustainability challenges facing our planet today. WASTEnomics provides strategic insights into product and process innovation to minimise waste and turn the liabilities of waste into assets. The contributors are key players who are driving important changes in the business models of their sectors and re-writing the rules of competition. Our era is one of necessary change in how individuals, businesses, financiers and governments view waste and our use of the planet's resources now and in the future. The principles outlined in WASTEnomics will revolutionise the way individuals view ownership of their waste and responsibility towards sustainable production and consumption. They will drive governments, including city and local authorities to adopt tougher air and water standards for their citizens. They will unlock our financing mechanisms towards more responsible and sustainable businesses and will influence how businesses design and produce goods in the future. WASTEnomics is essential reading for business, finance and investment executives at every level. It provides a strategic framework for the individual, business, investor and government to deal innovatively with the issue of waste and the use of our planet's resources. About the editors Dr Kenny Tang is founder Chief Executive Officer at Oxbridge Capital, leading experts in the low carbon and cleantech space. He writes regularly for the Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal. He is the author of The Finance of Climate Change - A Guide for Governments, Corporations and Investors (2005) and co-editor of Cut Carbon, Grow Profits (2007). Jacob Yeoh is an Executive Director of the construction division of YTL Corporation (a US$5bn corporation in the power, construction, water and retail sectors). Jacob graduated with a Master's degree in engineering from Imperial College, London.

Cut Carbon, Grow Profits illustrates what every corporation needs to know in order to manage the carbon and sustainability challenges facing societies, cities, individuals and businesses today. With contributions from international experts, Cut Carbon, Grow Profits shows the benefits of incorporating strategic aspects of carbon thinking into the business strategies of companies, their customers and suppliers. In so doing, businesses create sustainable shareholder value, cut costs, increase revenues, build powerful corporate reputations, develop new low-carbon products and services, engage employees, and create powerful brands. Cut Carbon, Grow Profits contains examples and case studies taken from cutting-edge companies in the US, Europe and Asia across a variety of sectors. Essential reading for business executives at every level, this book will guide and inspire leaders in all functions. Leading contributors include: BT, Ford Motor Company, Lloyd's of London, Siemens, YTL Corporation, World Resources Institute, Ceres, Forum for the Future, The Climate Group, London Climate Change Agency, Global Action Plan, Arup and Ernst & Young.

Enter the mysterious forest, where the legendary rock of the Acorn Factory is situated. Peace is no longer there. If the monstrous bug, King Korsap, has his revenge, the world will be doomed. The AF members who know the secret to defeating him are long gone. So who will stop him? Flash forward to sunny Florida in the Everglades National Park and meet the unusually named Greenbell family members. As the Greenbells are planning the trip of their lives, disaster takes over their joy and happiness, turning the vacation into an adventure greater than one they would have ever imagined. Join Now Greenbell and the allied forces on a journey to defeat Korsap and his dreadfully evil bug army. If the Greenbells' forces succeed, the world is saved. If they fail, the bugs take over.