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This is the first in a series of books planned by the author to feature Jack, Lake, and friends. I, for one, look forward to reading the continuing journey of these eco-stewards. Whether you are among those taking a more involved approach to helping the environment, or you are contemplating a plan of action, or you simply remember the activism of your youth, you will appreciate the message and the characters of SEED. And you'll have a fine time reading...
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Medios de comunicación y organizaciones ambientales nos advierten con insistencia sobre una inminente catástrofe ambiental de carácter global. Pronósticos de tono apocalíptico que tienen como objetivo mantener activa una agenda cuyas prioridades responden a intereses políticos y económicos que poco tienen que ver con la búsqueda de soluciones a los conflictos ambientales. Se trata de un conjunto de mensajes erróneos que Latchinian ha definido...
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In the eye-opening exploration, How to Curb Climate Change?, readers embark on a remarkable voyage through time to uncover the astonishing transformation of the Sahara and the Middle East, evolving from fertile landscapes into unforgiving deserts within a mere seven centuries.
This captivating book takes readers on an enlightening journey, revealing the pivotal role played by Neolithic societies in shaping the global climate. With the emergence...
46) History of Earth
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The history of the Earth to be very precise, is concerned with the evolution and development of the planet Earth in the Solar System. It also refers to the series of events and periods that paved the way to the evolution of life on Earth. All branches of Science from the ancient times to the modern times have made their significant contribution to understanding the main events of the Earth from its past to the present. The age of the planet Earth...
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Aff ecting millions of people worldwide, global warming is one of today's most timely and vital topics. It's an issue that's been studied, written about, and debated by scientists and lay people alike. But in Beyond Global Warming, engineer John Durbin Husher argues that we have an even bigger problem on our hands' and shows us what we need to do about it.
In Beyond Global Warming, Husher looks at the origins and causes of global warming and delivers...
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How does our faith affect how we think about and respond to climate change?
Climate Politics and the Power of Religion is an edited collection that explores the diverse ways that religion shapes climate politics at the local, national, and international levels. Drawing on case studies from across the globe, it stands at the intersection of religious studies, environment policy, and global politics.
From small island nations confronting sea-level rise...
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Pese a la información difundida por los medios masivos de comunicación, y tomando en cuenta que el cambio climático es una constante en nuestro planeta, los datos científicos muestran que ni los huracanes son cada vez más frecuentes, ni las islas están desapareciendo, ni el aumento del nivel del mar se ha acelerado en los últimos miles de años. No obstante, desde hace varias décadas, se constata un rápido y sostenido deterioro de las zonas...
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España es una de las zonas del planeta más vulnerables a los embates del cambio climático. Algunos de sus sistemas ecológicos sufren el riesgo de ver acelerado el deterioro de recursos naturales esenciales, como el agua, el suelo fértil o la franja litoral. No sólo está en juego la calidad de vida y la salud de las personas, sino la seguridad de la población y los pilares del bienestar.
La crisis climática recorre la geografía española...
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This monograph presents an empirical analysis of the Australian climate change movement to determine the extent to which activists are incorporating civil resistance into their tactical repertoire, what these actions look like, and what goals they are achieving.
Using three movement frameworks as a theoretical foundation, it provides an overview of the broader environmental movement before considering the types of groups engaging in civil resistance...
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Embark on a journey into the future with "Redefining Skies: Navigating the Future through Geoengineering." This thought-provoking book delves into the complex and transformative realm of geoengineering, offering insights into the opportunities and challenges it presents for reshaping our planet's environmental destiny.As we grapple with unprecedented environmental challenges, the authors guide us through the scientific intricacies, ethical considerations,...
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High in the Himalayan valley of Zanskar in northwest India sits a village as isolated as the legendary Shangri-La. Long fed by runoff from glaciers and lofty snowfields, Kumik, a settlement of thirty nine mud brick homes-has survived and thrived in one of the world's most challenging settings for a thousand years. But now, its people confront an existential threat: chronic, crippling drought, which leaves the village canal dry and threatens to end...
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Somos los del tiempo de TVE, los mismos que entramos cada día en vuestras casas para avanzaros si viene una ola de calor, lluvias torrenciales o la nevada del siglo. Pero no queremos solo informar, la filosofía de este libro es que entiendas por qué ocurren las cosas.
¿Sabías que el CO2 es el que hace subir la temperatura terrestre, que el deshielo de los icebergs es significativo, pero no afecta al nivel del mar o que, dependiendo de lo que...
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We hear about it on the news every day, but climate change can be confusing Are we doomed? How did we get here? What can I do about it? These are some questions you have probably asked yourself. In Solving the Climate Crisis, Palmer Owyoung deconstructs climate change to understand how and looks at how we can create a better future by building a nature-based economy in which we live in balance with our environment. Not only will this save us from...
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In this early part of the 21st Century we are in a planetary reality for which we have no precedence. The last time the atmosphere had as much CO2 as today was at least 800,000 years ago. Modern Humanity has been around for 200,000 years so there is no road map, plan or strategy we can pull up from history.
In order to deal with Climate Change we must change our consciousness. We need to become crew members of This Spaceship Earth rather than...
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An accessible discussion of ways to achieve a sustainable future Venture capitalist, entrepreneur, engineer, and philosopher Tom Rand explains why climate disruption might just be our very own pot of hot water. Are we the frog paralyzed in our inaction? In a highly readable account, Rand looks to contemporary psychology, economics, business, and finance to explain our stasis in the face of one of the most fundamental problems of our time. Rand's account...
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Dive into the urgent exploration of 'Rising Tides: Navigating the Depths of Climate Change,' a compelling journey through the intricate web of environmental challenges in our changing world. Uncover the profound impacts of climate change, from rising sea levels and extreme weather events to the delicate balance of our ecosystems. This enlightening book delves into the depths of climate science, presenting insights into global warming, carbon footprints,...
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El cambio climático es parte de la discusión pública, y la conciencia ecológica se expande como consenso social. Sin embargo, todavía estamos presos de una visión de la naturaleza que no sirve para pensar nuestro vínculo con ella: ni las miradas catastrofistas que anuncian el apocalipsis ni la idealización que simplifica el mundo natural al concebirlo casi como una divinidad new age (o como un gigante autónomo) pueden captar la novedad de...
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Jill is a fourteen-year-old girl who goes through a near-death experience (NDE) after an auto accident in her hometown of Livingston, Montana. During her NDE, a mentor introduces Jill to a richer understanding about life and its relationship to aspects of her own life that she had not given much conscious thought to: including love and a path to a deeper understanding about concepts such as climate change. Will Jill come out of death? And if she does,...
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