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In Now or Never, the internationally acclaimed author of The Weather Makers returns to the subject of climate change with a book that is at once a forceful call to action and a deeply (and often surprisingly) pragmatic roadmap toward sustainability. Utilizing the most up-to-the-minute data available, Tim Flannery offers a guided tour of the environmental challenges we face and their potential solutions in both the big picture and in specific detail....

"Simple Steps to Sustainability: A Workbook to Guide Individual Climate Action" is a practical and engaging resource designed to empower individuals to take meaningful steps in addressing climate change and fostering a sustainable future. Complementing the insights and strategies presented in "Small Steps, Big Impact: A Simple Guide to Individual Action and Collective Impact to Tackle Climate Change," this workbook offers a hands-on approach to making...

An international best seller embraced and endorsed by policy makers, scientists, writers and energy industry executives from around the world, Tim Flannery's The Weather Makers contributed in bringing the topic of global warming to national prominence. For the first time, a scientist provided an accessible and comprehensive account of the history, current status, and future impact of climate change, writing what has been acclaimed by reviewers everywhere...

As per Wikipedia, Sustainable living is a lifestyle that attempts to reduce an individual's or society's use of the Earth's natural resources and personal resources.With the rising cost of living and the increasingly unstable job market, more and more people are looking at living in a sustainable manner. Even something as simple as growing fruit and vegetables at home can take away some of the stress and worry of daily life because you know you have...

A concealment of any kind by our government to keep secrets of their criminal activities must not be tolerated especially when the government, in this case the municipality of the City of Atlanta trespasses on private properties and illegally dumps for years their hazardous waste. If they will do this, how can we the public, trust them with our drinking water? 100% transparency is required! I've inscribed these pages after a number of alarming experiences...

This book serves as a resource that delves into the intricacies of sustainable urban living. By exploring topics such as eco-conscious commuting, energy-efficient practices, and the adoption of renewable technologies, this book provides a roadmap for individuals, communities, and city planners to navigate towards a greener and more sustainable future. It emphasizes the importance of embracing green transportation options, integrating energy-efficient...

The mountain chain known as the Blue Ridge traces a 550-mile arc through Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Georgia. Along the way, it encompasses Shenandoah National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, seven national forests, numerous federal wilderness areas and state parks, and parts of the Appalachian Trail. It is the largest concentration of public lands east of the Mississippi...

A chance encounter with an orange-eyed lemur changed everything for Penelope Bodry-Sanders, at 49. Her captivating memoir, "A Conspiracy of Lemurs," chronicles a life intertwined with the destiny of species on the brink of extinction. Her Lemur Conservation Foundation, begun as a wishful endeavor, is now an internationally recognized model for protecting endangered primates through captive breeding, scientific research, education, and art. For nearly...

The author engages and inspires readers and offers ideas and opportunities for acting locally, to save the places they love.

Part odyssey, part pilgrimage, this epic personal narrative follows the author's exploration of coasts, islands, reefs, and the sea's abyssal depths. Scientist and fisherman Carl Safina takes readers on a global journey of discovery, probing for truth about the world's changing seas, deftly weaving adventure, science, and political analysis.