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Bounce! : a scientific history of rubber / by Albee, Sarah.; Ewen, Eileen Ryan.;
Includes bibliographical references."Follow the scientific history of rubber including who discovered it, where it came from, and how it is made. Back matter includes a timeline and a note about the social and environmental problems with producing rubber"--
Subjects: Rubber; Rubber industry and trade; Science; Inventions; Chemistry;
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Magnifeco : your head-to-toe guide to ethical fashion and non-toxic beauty / by Black, Kate,1969-;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index."The fashion industry's reputation for social responsibility is in tatters--grim stories of environmental damage, toxic chemicals, and human rights abuses abound. Author Kate Black highlights a multitude of ways consumers can make better choices and introduces the brands and designers leading the way so you can shop more ethically, feel better about what you wear, and be - magnifeco!"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Fashion; Beauty, Personal; Clothing and dress; Clothing and dress; Shopping; Consumer education.; Sustainable living.;
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Gasland. [videorecording] / by Fox, Josh,1972-; Cinedigm (Firm); Docurama (Firm); HBO Documentary films.; International WOW Company.;
In this explosive follow-up to his Oscar-nominated film Gasland, filmmaker Josh Fox uses his trademark dark humor to take a deeper, broader look at the dangers of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, the controversial method of extracting natural gas and oil, now occurring on a global level (in 32 countries worldwide).E.DVD, widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Environmental films.; Gas industry; Hydraulic fracturing; Natural gas reserves; Oil and gas leases; Political films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2014., Docurama Films : Distributed by Cinedigm Entertainment,
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Dust to Dust. by Sekine, Kôsai,film director.; Nakazato, Yuima,actor.; Magnet Film (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Yuima NakazatoOriginally produced by Magnet Film in 2024.Renowned Japanese fashion designer Yuima Nakazato is a key figure in the ethical manufacturing movement. As the second Japanese designer ever invited to Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week, Nakazato is dedicated to merging his unique artistic vision with sustainable, green technology. Kosai Sekine's film DUST TO DUST chronicles Nakazato's journey towards socially responsible fashion, from the landfills of Kenya to the Paris runway. Through his ethereal designs, Yuima Nakazato offers a radical reimagining of the fashion industry, emphasizing a future where creativity and care for the world go hand in hand.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Business.; Science.; Economic development.; Fashion.; Asians.; Foreign study.; Environmental sciences.; Documentary films.; Women's studies.; Artists.; Current affairs.; Sustainability.; Environmental economics.; Japan.; Women artists.; Ethics.; Fashion designers.; Kenya.; Art and architecture.;
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The pegan diet : 21 practical principles for reclaiming your health in a nutritionally confusing world / by Hyman, Mark,1959-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The UltraWellness Center director combines approaches from paleo and vegan lifestyles to outline a balanced, healthful diet that is both satisfying and environmentally responsible, and includes meal plans, recipes, and shopping lists.
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Cooking (Natural foods); High-protein diet; High-protein diet.; Vegan cooking.;
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The global economy as you've never seen it : 99 ingenious infographics that put it all together / by Ramge, Thomas,1971-author.; Garcia-Landa, Adrian,author.; Schwochow, Jan,author.; translation of:Ramge, Thomas,1971-Wirtschaft verstehen.English.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-203) and index.An ingeniously conceived tour of the global economy and all its key components, illuminated one by one in 99 large-scale, full-colour infographics. The economy is a complex, world-spanning, layer-upon-layer-upon-layer behemoth: One could argue that almost every aspect of our lives is connected to the realms of business and finance. And yet few of us truly understand it -- even the world's foremost economists can't seem to agree on how it runs.
Subjects: Economics.; Graphic methods.; International economic relations.; Money.;
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Requiem for a River. by Patierno, Mary,film director.; Video Project (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Video Project in 2023.REQUIEM FOR A RIVER explores the New Mexico stretch of the Rio Grande — an iconic but endangered American waterway — in a time of climate crisis and calls for environmental justice. Through lyrical imagery and in-depth interviews with a diverse range of residents — Native, Latinx, Indo-Hispanics and Anglo — the film reveals the once-mighty river's role as a lifeline in the desert and asks whether the keys to a more sustainable, equitable future lie in New Mexico's pre-American past.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Science.; Social sciences.; Environmental sciences.; Human rights.; Americans.; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; Current affairs.; Health.; Indigenous peoples.; Indians of North America.; Environmentalism.; Latin America.; Sustainability.; Climatic changes.; Environmental health.; Indigenous peoples--Civil rights.; Water.; Southern States.; Hispanic Americans.; New Mexico.;
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Saltcrop : A Novel. by Kitasei, Yume.;
Set in Earth's not too distant future, 'Saltcrop' is an epic tale of two sisters who sail across oceans to find their missing third sister - and Earths environmental salvation. From the author of 'The Stardust Grail' and 'The Deep Sky'.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Science fiction.; FICTION / Science Fiction / Action & Adventure; FICTION / Science Fiction / Apocalyptic & Post-Apocalyptic; FICTION / Science Fiction / General;
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Force of nature : a novel of Rachel Carson / by Burg, Ann E.; Blackall, Sophie.;
Includes bibliographical references.Through the eyes of her family and friends we see the young Rachel as she explores nature and overcomes obstacles to write about harmful chemical practices and launch the global environmental movement. Written in blank verse.
Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Novels in verse.; Free verse.; Carson, Rachel, 1907-1964; Conservationists; Women scientists;
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The Martian : a novel / by Weir, Andy.;
Stranded on Mars by a duststorm that compromised his space suit and forced his crew to leave him behind, astronaut Mark Watney struggles to survive in spite of minimal supplies and harsh environmental challenges that test his ingenuity in unique ways.
Subjects: Science fiction.; Astronauts; Survival;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 3
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