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Author
Publisher
Good Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Home is a haven, a place of refuge. But did you know it might be making you sick? If your home is cluttered, overwhelming, and full of chemicals, it s time to detox. The Modern Organic Home helps you de-clutter and clean with natural, homemade products that are healthy for you and your family. You ll find information on why you should start going organic now and the best organic cleaning products and supplies, where to find them, and how to make...
Author
Publisher
Harmony Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"In this fascinating look at the race to secure the global food supply, environmental journalist and professor Amanda Little tells the defining story of the sustainable food revolution as she weaves together stories from the world's most creative and controversial innovators on the front lines of food science, agriculture, and climate change"--
"In this fascinating look at the race to secure the global food supply, environmental journalist and professor...
Publisher
Duke University Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"In a time of accelerating sea level rise and increasingly intensifying storms, the world's sandy beaches and dunes have never been more crucial to protecting coastal environments. Yet, in order to meet the demands of large-scale construction projects, sand mining is stripping beaches and dunes, destroying environments, and exploiting labor in the process. The authors of Vanishing Sands track the devastating impact of legal and illegal sand mining...
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"From sweatshops to fur farming, from polluting chemicals to painful garments, the fashion industry is associated with activities which have had devastating effects on workers, consumers, and the natural world. This ground-breaking volume provides a framework for examining the ethical, social, and environmental dangers that arise as fashion products are designed, manufactured, distributed and sold within retail outlets, before being consumed and disposed...
Author
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"A tale of diversity within our damaged landscapes, The Mushroom at the End of the World follows one of the strangest commodity chains of our times to explore the unexpected corners of capitalism. Here, we witness the varied and peculiar worlds of matsutake commerce: the worlds of Japanese gourmets, capitalist traders, Hmong jungle fighters, industrial forests, Yi Chinese goat herders, Finnish nature guides, and more. These companions also lead us...
Author
Publisher
Cool Springs Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
"Simeone makes the what, how, and why of sustainable gardening unmistakably clear: why we should plant for the long-term future ; how to choose the right plant for the right place ; how to manage invasive species ; how to make the most of your lawn (regardless of its size) ; why IPM (integrated pest management) is important in fighting insects and pests ; how to conserve water with proper irrigation, rain barrels, and cisterns ; how to feed your garden...
Author
Series
Publisher
Arcopress
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
Español
Description
"The definitive manual for green home care, which has sold more than 80,000 copies in Sweden alone, and has already achieved success on the international market. Cleaning is much more fun if it is quick, simple and, at the same time, respectful of our health and our planet. Make your own natural cleaning products and bet on a sustainable and efficiency-based domestic work system"--
Author
Publisher
University of Washington Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"How life bounces back from epic destruction On May 18, 1980, people all over the world watched with awe and horror as Mount St. Helens erupted in southwestern Washington. Fifty-seven people were killed, and hundreds of square miles of what had been lush forests and wild rivers were to all appearances destroyed. While most people thought of the eruption as a catastrophe, a small, ragtag team of ecologists did not. For them, the eruption of Mount St....
Author
Publisher
Ballantine Books Trade Paperbacks, an imprint of The Random House Pub
Pub. Date
c2013.
Language
English
Description
Sharing the basics on health and beauty, work and money, home and gardening, family and fitness, and more, The Imperfect Environmentalist cuts through the clutter--both in our homes and in our heads--and offers simple approaches to help us clear out the pollutants, put down the poisons, and begin to breathe easy again--one 100% recycled page at a time.
Author
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Scientists have recently started studying plastic pollution and our food supply. And, make no mistake, you are eating microscopic pieces of plastic everyday. What does it mean for our health? And what can you do about it? Students will get practical tips on how they can get involved and become part of the solution.
Author
Publisher
Murdoch Books
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
"This book is about some of the more easily achievable things we might do for our planet by living simpler lives and using fewer resources, specifically those to do with textiles and clothing. By being careful in choosing and maintaining the clothes that act as our second skin we can extend their lives and leave a smaller footprint"--Spine.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Jam-packed with surprising information about plastic's effect on the environment, plus loads of practical ways kids can cut down on their plastic footprint, this is the kids guide to being part of the pollution solution! It's in your toothbrush ... your clothes ... your earbuds. Chances are, you're touching it right now. We're talking about plastic! Plastic is absolutely everywhere and in practically everything we touch, from pens to water bottles...
Author
Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"From a young, award-winning scientist, a look at one of the most compelling and historic turning points of our time-the race to harness the power of the stars and produce controlled fusion, creating a practically unlimited supply of clean energy. The most important energy-making process in the universe takes place inside stars. The ability to duplicate that process in a lab, once thought out of reach, may now be closer than we think. Today, all across...
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