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Intervention Earth : life-saving ideas from the world's climate engineers / by Dyer, Gwynne,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Historian, journalist, and author Gwynne Dyer tracks down the world's top climate engineers to discuss the extraordinary measures we must contemplate to counter the irreversible effects of climate change. The global climate emergency is now an alarming fact of life. Much as we still need to get emissions under control, many are thinking that it's all too little, too late. As scientists, politicians and concerned citizens scramble for solutions to the catastrophic effects of a warming world, is it time to be exploring the controversial topic of geoengineering? For decades, discerning readers have turned to journalist and historian Gwynne Dyer for his unparalleled acumen in serving up hard geopolitical truths. 'Intervention Earth' is built around Dyer's interviews with sixty climate scientists from around the globe, including the leading figures in the geoengineering field. One of the most interesting topics: the pros and cons of Solar Radiation Management, a possible planetary Hail Mary that is rife with political risks. But 'Intervention Earth' is about more than technological mega-projects. Dyer devotes ample space to the many innovative ideas on offer, but there is no get-out-of-jail-free card. We will need a whole portfolio of techniques and technologies-and a lot of hard, thankless work-to keep the planet hospitable for humanity. What's more, many of the technologies that can help us avoid the worst outcomes require years of investment and development before they can be successfully deployed. Global cooperation will be key in implementing the life-saving strategies outlined in the book. 'Intervention Earth' offers a probing, eye-opening look at the problems we face, and the innovations that just might keep us ahead of encroaching disaster and carry us to a safe harbour.
Subjects: Climate change mitigation.; Environmental engineering.; Solar radiation.;
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Stoneview : how to build an eco-friendly little guesthouse / by Roy, Robert L.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-190) and index.LSC
Subjects: Guesthouses; House construction;
© c2008., New Society Publishers,
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The climate change-resilient vegetable garden : how to grow food in a changing climate / by Stoddart, Kim,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The Climate Change-Resilient Vegetable Garden shakes up the "old" rules of vegetable gardening and teaches the resilience and adaptation required to grow food in a rapidly changing climate"--
Subjects: Environmental aspects.; Gardening.; Vegetable gardening.; Vegetation and climate.;
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Sustainable garden : projects, insights and advice for the eco-conscious gardener / by Boswall, Marian,author.; Ingram, Jason(Photographer),photographer.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Sustainable gardener Marian Boswall walks us through the process of creating and maintaining a sustainable outdoor space, offering tips, guidance and step-by-step projects designed to help you lead a more low-impact lifestyle. Whether it's by making your own fertilisers, converting to peat-free compost, reducing your consumption of plastic, saving your own seeds or creating raised beds with reused timber, there are numerous ways, both big and small, to make a difference. Entries cover every aspect of the garden, from how to create a space and draw up a plan for your sustainable garden from scratch, to advice on boundaries and fences, and guidance on how to ethically source materials to make sure your garden is as environmentally friendly as it is beautiful. This book also contains several projects with easy-to-follow instructions that you can replicate at home, such as creating a frame for succulents to grow in out of recycled materials. Sustainable Garden will guide anyone hoping to take informed and intelligent decisions to make a difference, but who perhaps don't know where to begin.
Subjects: Gardening; Gardening.; Organic gardening.;
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Slow down : the degrowth manifesto / by Saitō, Kōhei,1987-author.; container of (work):Saitō, Kōhei,1987-Hitoshinsei no "Shihonron."English.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In SLOW DOWN, Kohei Saito delivers a bold and urgent call for a return to Marxism in order to stop climate change. Here he argues that by returning to a system of social ownership, we can restore abundance and focus on those activities that are essential for human life, effectively reversing climate change and saving the planet"--
Subjects: Marx, Karl, 1818-1883.; Capital.; Environmental economics.; Marxian economics.;
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Growing plants and flowers : all the know-how you need to plant and tend outdoor areas using eco-friendly methods / by McManus, Sean,author.; McManus, Allison,author,photographer.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.There are no stupid questions here. Everyone has to start somewhere, after all. In The First-Time Gardener's Guide to Growing Plants and Flowers, Sean and Allison McManus, the gardening pros behind the popular website and podcast Spoken Garden, answer all of your questions and more. Caring for outdoor plantings can be intimidating, especially if the process is completely new to you. Before running to the hardware store to stock up on plastic bags of mulch and tools you don't really need, arm yourself with the know-how to plant and tend outdoor areas correctly and safely. Doing so saves you time, money, and energy--and helps make the process a whole lot more fun. With help from this easy-to-follow beginner gardening guide, you'll learn: Tips for selecting the best plants and flowers for your growing conditions; The best planting techniques for different types of plants; How to mulch trees, shrubs, and garden beds correctly; Pruning dos and don'ts for common garden plants; Ways to keep weeds out of outdoor areas--without using synthetic herbicides; How to recognize and manage different pests and diseases naturally; Insider tips on everything from the difference between annuals and perennials to choosing the best organic fertilizer. Plus, you'll find time-management advice and tips for effective, resource-conscious gardening. You will close the book not only knowing how to care for your home's outdoor plantings using earth-friendly methods, but also knowing the satisfaction of a beautiful, all-natural landscape. This book is part of The First-Time Gardener's Guides series from Cool Springs Press, which also includes The First-Time Gardener's Guide to Growing Vegetables. Each book in The First-Time Gardener's Guides series is aimed at beginner gardeners and offers clear, fact-based information that's presented in a friendly and accessible way, including step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations throughout.
Subjects: Flower gardening.; Gardening; Gardens; Organic gardening.;
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Healing earth : an ecologist's journey of innovation and environmental stewardship / by Todd, John,author.;
Subjects: Ecological engineering.; Environmental responsibility.; Environmental protection.;
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Grow a sustainable diet : planning and growing to feed ourselves and the earth / by Conner, Cindy.; Trice, Betsy.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.LSC
Subjects: Permaculture.; Organic gardening.; Gardens; Gardening;
© c2014., New Society Publishers,
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The Runner's world : race everthing : how to conquer any race at any distance in any environment and have fun doing it / by Yasso, Bart,author.; Strout, Erin,author.;
Subjects: Road running;
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Brave new world [videorecording] / by Attenborough, David,1926-; Dawkins, Richard,1941-; Hawking, Stephen,1942-; Say, Louise V.; Sykes, Kathy,1966-; Winston, Robert M. L.; Acorn Media (Firm); Athena (Firm); Handel Productions, Inc.; IWC Media.;
Machines -- Health -- Technology -- Environment -- Biology.Host, Steven Hawking ; guest presenters, David Attenborough, Richard Dawkins, Kathy Sykes, Robert Winston.Hosted by Professor Stephen Hawking, this five-part series travels the globe to explore the amazing research and inventions that will transform lives in the future. Hawking is joined by a cast of scientists offering expert commentary on today's scientific revolutions.E.DVD ; stereo.
Subjects: Discoveries in science.; Documentary television programs.; Inventions.; Research.; Science television programs.;
For private home use only.
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