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Publisher
Alpha
Pub. Date
c2007
Physical Desc
xviii, 316 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Description
Discusses the principles of sustainable living and includes practical suggestions for living an environmentally friendly lifestyle, such as changing energy consumption habits and purchasing "green" home and lawn care products.
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Publisher
Granta
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
339 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Description
How do we think about the things we have lost? How can we use what we know about extinctions - cultural, biological and industrial - to reconnect with nature? When the gigantic bones of mammoths were first excavated from the Siberian permafrost in the eighteenth century, scientists were forced to consider a terrifying possibility: many species that had once flourished on the Earth no longer existed. For the first time, humans had to contemplate the...
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"Twenty-eight exciting projects support integrated STEAM learning (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). All of the projects use most of these skills but some require you to use more of certain skills than others. A handy icon alongside each project shows you which of the five STEAM skills are emphasized."--Amazon.com.
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Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
viii, 277 pages ; 24 cm
Description
"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...
14) Breath of life
Publisher
Vision Films
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (82 minutes) : sound, colour with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Explore the wisdom of the people who sustainably live off the land, as this poignant documentary goes on a global journey to get insightful commentaries from the world's greatest scientists. Ponder what we can do to preserve our planet.
15) The 11th hour
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
1 DVD (92 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Explores the indelible footprint that humans have left on this planet, and the catastrophic effects of environmental neglect and abuse, and calls for restorative action through a reshaping of human activity.
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Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
47 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
Description
You can make a difference, no matter how old you are! These kids are helping to save honeybees, teaching people the importance of clean air and water, raising money to help endangered birds, and writing petitions to raise awareness of climate change. You should meet these kids who are saving the planet!
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Publisher
Clarkson Potter/Publishers
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
224 p. ; 21 cm.
Description
Outlines practical steps for making healthy and environmentally friendly cooking choices, drawing on the expertise of chefs, food scientists, and farmers to address topics ranging from buying locally grown ingredients to understanding organic principles.
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Publisher
American Tradition Institute
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
324 pages : illustrations; 24 cm
Description
Welcher offers alterntaves for environmental sustainability and conservation, presenting ways states, local governments, businesses, and private individuals can take control of conservation issues and improve the environment without the help of federal agencies or environmentalists.
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Publisher
Macmillan Audio
Pub. Date
p2009
Physical Desc
8 CDs (8 hr., 30 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Both individuals and companies suffer from collective self-deception and blind spots in their thinking about the environment and their impact upon it. Goleman explains the role of psychology in these decision making processes.
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Publisher
Harpercollins
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
329 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 26 cm.
Description
In this informational, inspirational work, Charles, the Prince of Wales, describes his views on climate change for the first time, presenting a compelling case that the solution to this problem lies in our ability to regain our balance with nature.
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