Perhaps it is a gross generalisation, but formal education systems can be the last front of change within society [some subject areas more than others]. There has been 20+ years of work done in the area of sustainability, economy etc. Yet this knowledge has in some ways yet to be adequately diffused and accurately represented into Technology Classrooms.
I thought I might post this title as example of some of the Work being done internationally in Science and technology and Sustainable development. Follow the links to read articles free online.