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The big fix : 7 practical steps to save our planet / by Harvey, Hal,author.; Gillis, Justin,author.; Myers, Amanda,author.; Silberg, Mark,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."An engaging, accessible citizen's guide to the seven urgent changes that will really make a difference for our climate--and how we can hold our governments accountable for putting these plans into action. Dozens of kids in Montgomery County, Maryland, agitated until their school board committed to electric school buses. Mothers in Colorado turned up in front of an obscure state panel to fight for clean air. If you think the only thing you can do to combat climate change is to install a smart thermostat or cook plant-based burgers, you're thinking too small. That's where The Big Fix comes in, offering everyday citizens a guide to the seven essential changes our communities must enact to bring our greenhouse gas emissions down to zero--and sharing stories of people who are making those changes reality. Energy policy advisor Hal Harvey and longtime New York Times reporter Justin Gillis hone in on the seven areas where ambitious but eminently practical changes will have the greatest effect: electricity production, transportation, buildings, industry, urbanization, use of land, and investment in promising new green technologies. In a lively, jargon-free style, the pair illuminate how our political economy really works, revealing who decides everything from what kind of power plants to build to how efficient cars must be before they're allowed on the road to how much insulation a new house requires-and how we can insert ourselves into all these decisions to ensure that the most climate-conscious choices are being made. At once pragmatic and inspiring, The Big Fix is an indispensable action plan for citizens looking to drive our country's greenhouse gas emissions down to zero-and save our climate"--
Subjects: Climate change mitigation; Energy policy; Environmental policy; Sustainable development;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Carbon change : Canada on the brink of decarbonization / by McConaghy, Dennis,1952-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."An investigation into the scale and costs of transitioning our energy systems to achieve net-zero emissions. Canada and the rest of the developed world have committed to decarbonizing basic energy systems, but do this country's citizens and governments truly understand the sacrifices ahead--and once we do understand, will we accept those sacrifices in the name of reducing the impacts of climate change? Will the rest of the developed world take on the necessary costs, and will Canada forge ahead with decarbonization, even if other countries do not? Carbon Change explores this most visceral of public policy choices for Canada, with a deep dive into major North American energy and climate policy from 2019 to the end of 2021, the enduring impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and political processes across the developed world with respect to dealing with climate change risks. It offers a dispassionate analysis of the scale and cost of trying to realize the aspiration of decarbonization. Dennis McConaghy asks if a more balanced and nuanced approach is possible to mitigate the extremes of the climate change impact, while still using hydrocarbons optimally to maximize global human welfare."-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Carbon dioxide mitigation; Carbon dioxide mitigation; Climate change mitigation; Energy policy; Energy transition; Energy transition;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Gardening in a changing world : plants, people and the climate crisis / by Moore, Darryl,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Darryl Moore is an award-winning garden and landscape designer and writer focusing on contemporary garden and landscape design and planting. He is director and co-founder of the innovative urban landscape organization Cityscapes, realizing creative approaches to greening city spaces through novel design ideas that ensure ecological, economic and social sustainability. His book Gardening in a changing world is essential reading for professionals and students of horticulture and garden and landscape design -- and anyone interested in showcasing sustainability and ecology in public places.
Subjects: Gardening; Landscape gardening; Landscaping industry;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The permaculture promise : what permaculture is and how it can help us reverse climate change, build a more resilient future on Earth, revitalize our communities / by Neiger, Jono.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.Turn deserts into farmland -- Create self-fertile soil -- Turn waste into food -- Spread the wealth -- Build community -- Help individuals and communities re-skill -- Make wetlands and river edges productive -- Create more livable cities -- Stabilize our food supply -- Create productive landscapes -- Help reverse climate change -- Help you become a nicer person -- Help you become a better designer (of landscapes and of life) -- Build smarter homes -- Create gardens that provide for themselves -- Stop erosion and make water cleaner -- Ensure that we have enough water -- Create financially resilient communities -- Revitalize natural areas while providing for humans -- Turn problems into solutions -- Fulfill our energy needs -- Build a resilient future.LSC
Subjects: Permaculture.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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National Geographic Image Collection. by National Geographic Society (U.S.);
Includes bibliographical references and index.Exploration -- Wildlife -- People & culture -- Science & climate change -- Conversation with Maura Mulvihill, director, National Geographic Image Collection -- Collection profile.
Subjects: Documentary photography.; National Geographic Society (U.S.); Nature photography.; Travel photography.;
© c2009., Focal Point : National Geographic,
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Northeast home landscaping : 54 landscape designs with 200+ plants & flowers for your region / by Holmes, Roger,1949-author.; Buchanan, Rita,author.; Clausen, Ruth Rogers,1938-editor.;
"This updated edition features 54 landscape designs, more than 200 of the best plants for the region, step-by-step instructions for building outdoor structures"--
Subjects: Gardens; Gardens; Landscape gardening; Landscape gardening;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Tornadoes / by Crane, Cody.;
Tornadoes are violently swirling columns of air that touch down on land. Experts are still researching how climate change affects tornadoes--including where and when they will strike.
Subjects: Tornadoes;
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Great small towns of Ontario / by Peddie, Richard,1947-author.;
Includes bibliographical references.Focuses on the unique small towns of Ontario, discussing their historical challenges and the role of the Arts, climate change adaptation, and urban influences in shaping vibrant, sustainable communities.
Subjects: City planning; Community development; Small cities; Sustainable development;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The parents' guide to climate revolution : 100 ways to build a fossil-free future, raise empowered kids, and still get a good night's sleep / by DeMocker, Mary,1962-author.; McKibben, Bill,writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Provides a hundred ideas to help parents live an environmentally conscious lifestyle, promote awareness of climate change, and encourage their children to take an interest in environmental issues"--
Subjects: Parenting.; Self-esteem in children.; Child rearing; Sustainable living.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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A gardener's guide to climate adaptive gardening : the essential guide to gardening sustainably / by Mason, Kelvin,author.;
"This book covers a range of methods to create a sustainable garden with a low carbon footprint that will continue to thrive as the climate changes in the future. It includes ideas and suggestions on how to design and maintain a low-carbon garden that is still both colourful and productive."--
Subjects: Gardening; Gardening.; Permaculture.; Sustainable horticulture.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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