Inventing for the Environment

by Arthur Molella and Joyce Bedi, editors

There are many ways in which invention affects the environment. "Inventing for the Environment" starts with nature itself and then leads readers to examine the built environment and then specific technologies in areas such as public health and energy.

Each part focuses on a single environmental issue. Topics range widely, from the role of innovation in urban landscapes to the relationship among technological innovation, public health, and the environment.

As the editors explore the history of invention for the environment, the book suggests new ways to put the past to use for the common good.