Recover the Land, Reverse Global Warming, Reclaim the Future
We create "Handprints" by planting trees, eating healthfully, eco-remodeling, introducing youth to nature, and giving to earth-friendly causes. Our Environmental Handprints shows us how, individually and together, we can revive rivers, revitalize agriculture, curtail carbon emissions, form a circular economy, and foster a better world.
During the past two decades, recycling municipal wastewater for drinking water has gone from "an option of last resort" to an increasingly common practice. The Water Recycling Revolution tracks the story of this development, examines the pros and cons, and explores the future potential of recycling wastewater for both potable and nonpotable uses.
Sustainability Questions for a World Fueled by Travelers
Trapped by Tourism explores how the tourism industry has evolved and the impact it is having on communities and our world at large, from environmental damage to cultural degradation and the impacts of COVID-19. This book calls for an overhaul of tourism as we know it to be more sustainable and mindful.
Explores the motivations, successes, and visions of individuals working tirelessly to heal our planet through over 100 personal stories. Everyday, countless individuals are hard at work, seeking solutions to environmental problems and creating new ways to live sustainably. From electric vehicle owners to animal lovers, journalists to artists, ......
Recover the Land, Reverse Global Warming, Reclaim the Future
"Readers should be inspired, informed, and ready to go." Booklist, Starred Review Our Environmental Handprints shows us how, individually and together, we can revive rivers, revitalize agriculture, curtail carbon emissions, form a circular economy, and foster a better world.
The US leads the world in many ways, including the amount of waste we produce. Although we constitute less than 5 percent of the world's population, we use up to 30 percent of the world's resources, and per capita we generate the most trash. Throwaway Nation illuminates the problem and suggests ways we can mitigate this environmental disaster.
"Author Osseily Hanna documents the links between climate change, social / wealth inequalities, the Global North / Global South, and renewable / fossil energy. In total, he visited 32 countries during his 6 year journey around the world. As well as photographs taken by the author, this book includes the testimonies of people who are affected by or ......
Focus on Sustainability to Continue Educational Improvement
In this book, Susan Allred and Kelly Foster have provided the experiences that Kentucky educators, policy makers, and communities had throughout the most recent school turnaround era.
Focus on Sustainability to Continue Educational Improvement
In this book, Susan Allred and Kelly Foster have provided the experiences that Kentucky educators, policy makers, and communities had throughout the most recent school turnaround era.