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"Eyewitness Climate Change explains why human activities are making the planet heat up--and how we know for sure that this is the case. The book explores the effects of the changing climate, from more frequent hurricanes and wildfires to melting ice caps and rising sea levels. It shows how scientists predict how the climate will change in the future and what actions we can all take to combat climate change"--Provided by publisher.
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"Describes new technologies that can help us reduce pollution and global warming, such as alternative energy sources, buildings that cost less to heat, reducing waste, reducing threats to endangered species, and combining all of these to promote sustainable living"--Provided by publisher.
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Comical characters explain the basics, including the many forms energy can take. Readers can learn how energy changes from one form to another so that the Sun's energy can end up in a lunch box and eventually in people's muscles. Easy-to-follow diagrams show different ways energy can be harnessed. For a green look at the topic, the pros and cons of each form of energy are outlined, and tips on how to use energy sensibly are included. This high-voltage...
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This episode of The Green Interview features Steven Guilbeault, an author, science and environmental journalist, consultant to venture capitalists, and prominent Quebecois environmentalist. He is currently senior director of Équiterre, a non-governmental organization he co-founded in 1994. Équiterre tackles a broad range of issues and makes the link between environmental justice and social justice - drawing links between human and environmental...
6) Garbage
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"Garbage tells us a lot about how humans have lived in the past, how we’re living now, and the impact our waste disposal has on the environment. To create a more sustainable future, it’s important that little eco-warriors know about the different types of waste and how to create less garbage!" -- Amazon.com.
Explains waste management problems humans have encountered throught history and how we deal with it now, highlighting key global...