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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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Earth day / by Lowery, Linda.; Bergherr, Mary.;
Explains, in simple text and illustrations, how and why Earth Day becoame an international holiday calling global attention to the problems of pollution, environmental destruction, and waste of natural resources.
Subjects: Earth Day.; Environmentalism.; Environmental protection; Holidays.;
© 2004, c1991., Lerner Publishing,
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Imagine it! : a handbook for a happier planet / by David, Laurie,author.; Reisman, Heather,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.'Imagine It!' is a handbook for those who want to begin or advance a journey toward living in better balance with our planet. It inspires, supports, and offers easy ways to replace old, planet-hurting habits with new healthy ones. Heather Reisman is an entrepreneur, documentary filmmaker, philanthropist and founder and CEO of Indigo Books. Laurie David is the producer of the Oscar winning 'An Inconvenient Truth'.
Subjects: Environmental responsibility.; Environmental protection; Sustainable living.;
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Protecting Earth's waters / by Crane, Cody.;
Our wet world -- Waters in trouble -- Washed away -- An ocean of a problem -- Cleaning up -- Hands-on activity -- Water warriors."NEW "Rookie" series teaching kids about the importance of water!"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Water; Environmental protection;
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One Earth : people of color protecting our planet / by Rao, Anuradha S.,1975-;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.Profiles twenty environmental activists of colour from around the world. Their individual stories show that the intersection of environment and ethnicity is an asset, not an obstacle, to helping the planet."Ages 12+"--Publisher's website.LSC
Subjects: Environmentalists; Conservationists; Environmentalism.; Environmental protection.; Minorities;
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A trillion trees : restoring our forests by trusting in nature / by Pearce, Fred,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.In 'A Trillion Trees', veteran environmental journalist Fred Pearce takes readers on a whirlwind journey through some of the most spectacular forests around the world. Along the way, he charts the extraordinary pace of forest destruction, and explores why some are beginning to recover. Throughout the book, Pearce interviews the people who traditionally live in forests including Indigenous peoples in western Canada and the U.S. who are fighting to control their traditional forested lands and manage them according to their traditional practices.
Subjects: Environmental protection.; Forest conservation.; Forest management; Human-plant relationships.;
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Save the climate / by Szymanski, Jennifer.;
"[This book is] all about the causes and effects of climate change, and what everyone can do to help"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Readers (Publications); Climatic changes; Environmental protection;
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Living without plastic : more than 100 easy swaps for home, travel, dining, holidays, and beyond / by Allen, Brigette,author.; Wong, Christine,1968-author.;
"Every year, the world produces more than 300 million tons of plastic. These products will never break down and will endlessly pollute our oceans, air, land, and food chain. But the good news is that there are many steps, small and large, we can take to change our plastic-using habits. This illustrated book offers more than 100 suggestions in an accessible visual and gifty package. The introductory chapter walks readers through the different types of plastic and terminology. Then, starting with two of the most prevalent problems-the plastic water bottle and the plastic shopping bag-the book continues with the actions we can take each day to achieve a plastic-free life, organized into thematic lifestyle categories covering food, health and beauty, home, special occasions, and more. The information is presented in short actionable text, and the entries includes facts to help the reader understand why the change is a good one. Swap your to-go cup for a reusable mug or invest in metal straws; learn how to DIY your cleaning products, party decorations, and grocery bags; incorporate alternatives to plastic wrap, take-out containers, commercial cosmetic products, cotton balls, and water filters; find out how to avoid the toxins released from the plastic in your refrigerator, shampoo bottles, clothing, and office supplies. Living Without Plastic is an appealing and attractive guide to help readers end their relationship with plastic for good"--
Subjects: Plastics; Environmental protection; Waste minimization.; Sustainable living.;
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Zen and the art of saving the planet / by Nhất Hạnh,Thích,author.; Sister True Dedication,editor,writer of added commentary.;
"One of the most revered spiritual leaders in the world today, Thich Nhat Hanh's masterful work on how to be the change we want to see in the world"--
Subjects: Buddhism; Environmental protection; Zen Buddhism;
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The overstory : a novel / by Powers, Richard,1957-author.;
A novel of activism and natural-world power presents interlocking fables about nine remarkable strangers who are summoned in different ways by trees for an ultimate, brutal stand to save the continent's few remaining acres of virgin forest.
Subjects: Nature stories.; Trees; Forest protection; Forests and forestry; Environmentalism; Environmental protection; Environmental responsibility;
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