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"Irrefutable evidence makes it clear that we are headed for massive human misery as our planet's health rapidly worsens, yet we fail to respond in a rational, meaningful way. There Is Still Time shows us how we can fix this. We must look at the big picture. This means facing and dealing with the basic cause of most of our problems, ourselves. This book pulls all of the issues we need to deal with together, and looks at how they affect one another....
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Ecco
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[2009]
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English
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Describes the steps being taken by the current generation of philanthropists and conservationists who have dedicated themselves to the environment, from Doug and Kristine Tompkins's preservation of the South American rainforest to Roxanne Quimby's Burt'sBees company.
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Usborne Publishing Limited
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2024.
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English
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"How could plastic-eating bacteria help reduce waste? Can a river be given human rights? Could we generate all the power we need from the sun and the wind? How do woolly sweaters help penguins in peril? Would building a giant sunshade in space stop the world from overheating? Find the answers to these questions and more in this exciting book full of big, small and unexpected ways to save the planet"--Provided by publisher.
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Bloomsbury Press
Pub. Date
2014.
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English
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"Imagine walking into a restaurant and finding chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides, or neonicotinoid insecticides listed in the description of your entree. They may not be printed in the menu, but many are in your food. These are a few of the literally millions of pounds of approved synthetic substances dumped into the environment every day, not just in the US but around the world. They seep into our water supply, are carried thousands of miles by...
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Schumacher briefing volume no. 12
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Published on behalf of the Schumacher Society by Chelsea Green Pub. Co
Pub. Date
2006.
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English
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English
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"An illustrated edition of the groundbreaking speeches of Greta Thunberg, Time's Person of the Year and the young climate activist who has become the voice of a generation. Includes 61 color photographs from Greta's incredible journey. In August 2018 a fifteen-year-old Swedish girl, Greta Thunberg, decided not to go to school one day in order to protest the climate crisis. Her actions sparked a global movement, inspiring millions of students to go...
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Grand Central Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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"As we become a more digital society, the gains that have been made for the environment by moving toward a paperless world with more and more efficient devices will soon be or already have been offset by the number of devices in our lives that are always using energy. But many don't think about the impact on the environment of the "Internet of things." Whether it's a microwave connected to the internet, use of Netflix, or online shopping, these technological...
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Tiller Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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"A practical guide on how to go "almost zero waste," featuring 100 tips on how to reduce waste in your everyday life, at home, and in your community"--
You want to reduce waste in your daily life and make a positive impact on the planet-- but without making drastic changes in your habits. Mannarino shows how you can have a profound impact on our environment, climate, and health by making some simple changes to your lifestyle. She shares tips for...
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Sasquatch Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"Every Action Matters will lay out the issues facing the planet and offer up 100 important actions that readers can take to help slow the adverse affects of climate change. Each action will get a spread and be accompanied by an infographic, statistic, or display quote to provide visual impact to the topic at hand"--
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Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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Kids around the world are working together to make our planet a better, safer, happier place--and now you can join in with this practical guide!You Can Change the World empowers kids to make changes in their lives and communities with the powerful message that anyone can make a difference in the world. This colorfully illustrated book is packed with information, ideas, and activities for everyday sustainability--like mending clothes, composting, and...
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