"The dawn of the twenty-first century has witnessed two remarkable developments in our history: the appearance of systemic problems that are genuinely global in scope, and the growth of a worldwide movement that is determined to heal the wounds of the earth with the force of passion, dedication, and collective intelligence and wisdom. Across the planet groups ranging from ad hoc neighborhood associations to well-funded international organizations...

Introduces the "natural capitalism" theory of business and explains its principles, describing how the automobile and building industries have begun to use natural capitalist strategies and showing how such changes can benefit the environment and the global economy