ECOLOGY and THE ENVIRONMENT

Do my shopping and eating habits really affect the health of the planet? What is biodiversity and what can I do to support it? What are greenhouse gases and are they affecting our climate? Can I conserve energy around the home and save money at the same time? These questions and countless more are answered in the helpful suggestions presented in "1001 Ways You Can Save the Planet". A decade ago "recycling" was a mystery to many but today a new "three Rs" (reduce, reuse, recycle) is mainstream wisdom. A truly modern lifestyle means that you consider the most environmentally sound option before you clean, shop, cook, eat, relax, travel, and more. Whether it be in your home and garden, your workplace or community, the ultra-concise explanations, amazing facts and everyday nuggets of sage advice offered in this compact companion will capture your imagination and sharpen your desire to make your significant contribution. And who ever said that changing your way of living should not be great fun or less than straightforward? "1001 Ways You Can Save the Planet" banishes piety and offers a positive and uplifting treasure trove of environmental advice, from the benefits of becoming a beekeeper to simple but easily overlooked measures such as re-using your birthday candles, avoiding stand-by mode on electrical appliances, drinking water from the main supply rather than bottled mineral water, skipping the weekend shave and putting a brick in the bathroom cistern. Fascinating throughout, this book reveals why we should, and how we can, make better and more sustainable use of the world's finite resources.

ISBN: 9781844833764

What effect are you having on the environment? If you buy Kenyan green beans what is the CO2 cost? What about your journey to work, your fridge or your clothes? "The Gem Carbon Counter" is your portable instant green reckoner. It contains an introduction by Mark Lynas, author of "Hide Tide: News from a Warming World". Measure Your own Carbon Footprint covering all aspects of your life from your food shopping to your work, holidays and clothes. Starting with your home gas and electricity supplies and usage, the handy green reckoner takes you through each part of your life and helps you add up the impact you are making on the environment. So, in turn, it allows you to identify the key parts of your life which you'll need to adapt to reduce your carbon footprint: from which coffee you drink to how often you go on holiday. Sustainability: how do you measure up to the averages around the world? What can you do to improve and how can you reduce your footprint? What sort of target can you set yourself? Who can help? It also contains hints, tips and advice on who to ask, where to go and what to do.

isbn: 9780007248124

From summer heat waves to rising sea levels, climate change affects us all. The main cause is carbon dioxide and our carbon emissions are growing year by year at a frightening rate. However, there is hope the changes we make now can slow the effects of climate change and preserve the planet for future generations. Dave Hampton, the Carbon Coach, shows you how to carbon audit your life and start reducing your impact today. This book includes advice on low carbon transport options and holidays and how to create an energy-efficient home. With the help of "Carbon Detox" you will be able to make real differences from day 1.

ISBN: 9781856752886

Scientists agree that over the last century the earth has become warmer. But do we really know why this has happened? A deftly written and enjoyable read, "The Chilling Stars" outlines a brilliant, daring and undoubtedly controversial new theory that will provoke fresh thinking about global warming. As prize-winning science writer, Nigel Calder and climate physicist Henrik Svensmark explain, an interplay of the clouds, the Sun and cosmic rays - sub-atomic particles from exploded stars - seems to have more effect on the climate than manmade carbon dioxide. This conclusion stems from Svensmark's research at the Danish National Space Center which has recently shown that cosmic rays play an unsuspected role in making our everyday clouds. And during the last 100 years cosmic rays became scarcer because unusually vigorous action by the Sun batted many of them away. Fewer cosmic rays meant fewer clouds and a warmer world. The theory, simply put here but explained in fascinating detail in the book, emerges at a time of intense public and political concern about climate change. Motivated only by their concern that science must be trustworthy, Svensmark and Calder invite their readers to put aside their preconceptions about manmade global warming and look afresh at the role of Nature in this hottest of world issues.

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The constant influx of scary news about all the ways we're damaging the environment can trigger two reactions: One is despair; the other is "LET'S DO SOMETHING!" The Armchair Environmentalist takes a "can do" approach - showing that in only a few minutes a day each of us can make a real difference. While recycling is one place to start - we throw away enough aluminum to rebuild a commercial aircraft fleet every three months - Karen Christensen shows our everyday choices contribution to major problems like global warming, drought, and air pollution. The focus is always on what you and I can do - in our homes, offices, and communities - to make the world a better place. The Armchair Environmentalist is rooted in the real world - not some idealized country idyll, but the rush and tumble of our busy urban and suburban lives. We want to know where our choices can have the greatest impact, and we want environmental thinking to contribute to a sense of well-being and balance in our lives. Karen focuses on what really matters - reducing our use of energy and water and creating a healthier environment at home and at work. She explains that the expression "living lightly on the Earth" should be taken literally: the heavier products are, the more energy it takes to move them across the country or around the earth. Along with hundreds of ways to reduce your exposure to harmful chemicals, she explains how to build immunity so you'll be better equipped to cope with pollutants you can't avoid. Learn how to clean up the air as you enjoy a greener garden, heat your home instead of the ozone layer, and protect wildlife no matter where you live. By making simple changes and adopting easy new habits even the busiest person can become an intelligent protector of our precious planet Earth.

isbn: 9781840726244

Can you help to save the world? Yes, you can! You can save energy, protect wildlife, join in and help clean up the water and the air. Conservationist David Bellamy and the Friendly Whale show you how, with clear explanations and exciting green projects.

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ISBN: 9780810959774

500 inspired ideas from around the world that cost nothing to implement but could enhance all our lives. They range from ideas that could benefit charitable organizations (donate airmiles to disaster relief fundraising schemes) to ideas that make people's working lives better (write the minutes of a meeting before it takes place) to ideas that help social relations as a whole (Boomerang Days when you return all the things you've borrowed over the course of the previous year.

ISBN: 9780007214587

In "Animate Earth", Stephan Harding explores how Gaian science can help us to develop a sense of connectedness with the 'more-than-human' world. His work is based on a careful integration of rational scientific analysis with our intuition, sensing and feeling - a vitally important task at this time of an ecological and climate crisis, which reason alone cannot resolve. Stephan Harding replaces the cold, objectifying language of science with a way of speaking of our planet as a sentient, living being rather than as a dead, inert mechanism. For example, chemical reactions are described using metaphors from human life, such as marriage, attraction, repulsion etc., so as to bring personality back into the world of rocks, atmosphere, water and living things. In this sense, the book is a contemporary attempt to rediscover anima mundi (the soul of the world) through Gaian science, whilst assuming no prior knowledge of science. "Animate Earth" argues that we need to establish a right relationship with the planet as the living, sentient entity in which we are indissolubly embedded - and to which, in the final analysis, we are all accountable. The book inspires the reader to connect with a profound sense of the intrinsic value of the Earth, and to discover what it means to live as harmoniously as possible within a sentient creature of planetary proportions.

ISBN: 9781903998755

Easy step-by-step instructions on making practical or artistic creations from recycled materials.

ISBN: 9781902915555

'an aromatic blend of colonial history and globalisation criticism' Ecologist Arguably the most valuable legally traded commodity in the world after oil, coffee's dark five-hundred year history links alchemy and anthropology, poetry and politics, and science and slavery. Revolutions have been hatched in coffee houses, secret socities and commercial alliances formed, and politics and art endlessly debated. With over a hundred million people looking to it for their livelihood, the coffee industry is now the world's largest employer and the financial lifeblood of many third-world countries. But with world prices at a historic low, the future looks uncertain. In this thought-provoking expose, Tony Wild, coffee trader and historian, explores coffee's dismal colonial past and its perilous corporate present, revealing the shocking exploitation at the heart of the industry.

ISBN: 9781841156569

Tony Wrench lives a low impact, sustainable way of life through the application of permaculture principles. This is the story of how he built himself a cordwood roundhouse in Pembrokeshire, both a witty and moving account of realising a lifetime’s dream, and a practical ‘how to’ manual for anyone wishing to follow his example. Tony shares his skills and techniques, from the process of visualising and designing the house to lifting the living roof, infilling the walls, laying out the rooms and adding renewable, autonomous technology. Fully illustrated throughout from cutting the timber to completion. The house has attracted a lot of media attention, and has recently been featured in the Times Saturday magazine, the Daily Mail and the Western Telegraph, on the Discovery channel and has been discussed on Radio 4.

ISBN: 9781856230193

The ancient method of cob building uses a simple mixture of clay sub-soil, aggregate, straw and water to create solid structural walls built without shuttering or forms, onto a stone plinth.
It is now undergoing a renaissance as an 'eco-friendly' building material because of its amazing 'green' credentials. 'Building with Cob' shows how to apply this ancient technique in a wide variety of contemporary situations, covering everything from design and siting, mixing, building walls, fireplaces, ovens and floors, lime and other natural finishes, and gaining planning permission and building regulation approval. It also explains in detail how to sensitively restore an old cob structure. This book is a step-by-step guide, lavishly illustrated with over 300 colour photos and 85 diagrams.

ISBN: 9781903998724

Straw bale building is a radically different approach to the process of building. Its background is grassroots self-build; it is firmly based in the sustainable, "green building" culture that has brought to the construction industry many ideas about energy efficiency and responsibility towards the environment. As a building material, straw excels in the areas of cost-effectiveness and energy efficiency. If used to replace the more traditional wall-building system of brick and block, it can present savings of around #10,000 on a normal 3-bedroomed house, and a huge reduction in heating costs due to super-insulation of the walls. This practical guide has been written by the most experienced straw bale builder in the UK. It gives details of all the main construction methods, and covers bale specifications, plans, walls and foundations, doors and windows, plastering, building regulations and planning permission. The author also answers frequently-asked questions about straw bale building.

ISBN: 9781903998137

"Change the World 9 to 5" is the latest book from the team that brought you the best selling "Change the World for a Fiver". "Change the World 9 to 5" features 50 simple, practical things which we can all do during the working day to make a difference to the world and those around us, regardless of our profession. And like "Change the World for a Fiver", it will be packed with tricks, gimmicks and even the odd surprise. With the longest working hours in Europe, "Change the World 9 to 5" will help us all make the most of the time we spend at work and feel good about ourselves.

ISBN: 9781904977483

'The clouds are nature's poetry, and the most egalitarian of her displays, since everyone has an equally fantastic view of them. Clouds are for dreamers, and their contemplation benefits the soul. Yet their beauty is so everyday as to be in danger of being overlooked ...' Gavin Pretor Pinney is the chairman and founder member of the Cloud Appreciation Society. He contends that we are blessed in this country with a uniquely rich and varied cloudscape, which has hitherto been sadly undervalued. His book teaches us to appreciate their different varieties -- the cumulus, nimbostratus and Morning Glory to name only a few -- and all their beauties and significances, both meteorological and cultural. We learn how Hindus believed the cumulus clouds were the spiritual cousins of elephants, how thermal air currents act on fair weather cumuli, and how to save a fortune in psychiatric bills by using the clouds as Rorschach images that reflect our state of mind as well as nature's moods. Looking up will never be the same again.

ISBN: 9780340895900

A compact introduction to observing, predicting, and understanding the weather This handy little guide provides the perfect introduction to what is happening in the sky, come rain or shine. Different weather conditions are all illustrated, so you can look through the pictures to identify what you have seen, or if you know the type of cloud or phenomenon that interests you, Gem Weather will tell you much more about it. A helpful glossary explains any technical or scientific terms you may not be familiar with. The book starts by teaching you how to recognise basic cloud types, and from there some of the variations you may encounter. Becoming familiar with these and understanding why they occur is a practical way to begin making your own weather predictions. Then winds, precipitation, other optical phenomena and weather fronts are all explained, providing all you need to know to understand satellite images and how the weather is forecast. Extreme and severe weather conditions, such as tornadoes and hurricanes, are finally included because they help to illustrate the range of weather events and explain some of the processes that occur in the atmosphere. All weather conditions, clouds and optical phenomena are fully illustrated with colour photographs, and there are practical explanations of how the weather is forecast and how to read weather maps. This bestselling natural history gem is an ideal pocket reference for budding meteorologists, and an accessible introduction to the subject for beginners of all ages.

ISBN: 9780007190225

For a large number of homeowners, the importance of the environment has been highlighted as issues such as global warming becomes big news. With 7 chapters covering elements including Light, Power and Heat, this book covers alterations that anyone can make to their home, from changing to energy-saving lightbulbs and harvesting rainwater to harnessing sunlight through solar panels. Information is given on changes from the very small through to major projects that will male homes healthier and more sustainable. "Converting to an Eco-friendly Home" is a highly informative, easy-access book which provides clear and concise advice on what you can do around the house to help the environment. This book will be an indispensable guide, both for those people who aim to do some of the work themselves, as well as those employing designers and builders to realise their plans for a 'greener', more sustainable home.

ISBN: 9781845374068

Disappearing World uncovers the dramatic story behind over 100 of the most threatened World Heritage Sites. Sites of natural and cultural significance have been preserved as World Heritage Sites since 1972 with 851 locations now on the official list. Although this offers some level of protection, it does not make them completely safe. REVEALING OUR MOST PRECIOUS AND ENDANGERED TRACES OF HISTORY Disappearing World presents the issues facing conservation of unique places around the world in a highly illustrated and accessible way. From the earthquake ruins of Bam in Iran to the impact of war on the sites in Congo. The devastation caused by the Taliban in Afghanistan and the increasing pressure from construction work in areas such as Dresden Elbe Valley in Germany and Kathmandhu Valley in Nepal are highlighted. A detailed picture of each site is given with text, timelines, maps and inspiring images. SUCCESS STORIES One of the aims of creating World Heritage Sites is to protect sites from ending up as just entries in history books. Despite all the risks to the sites there are still many success stories.A selection of these will be presented including the preservation of the Historic Mo

ISBN: 9780007261185

In this lavish companion to the BBC series "Earth: The Power of the Planet", renowned science writers Iain Stewart and John Lynch use stunning imagery and the latest scientific discoveries to explain how our remarkable planet functions. Earth has survived four and a half billion years of being 'stirred from below and bombarded from above' but at the start of the twenty-first century our planet faces new threats, brought about by human actions. It is the perfect time to look back on an extraordinary life and give Earth a thorough health-check. Each chapter focuses on one of Earth's most powerful forces - meteor impacts, plate tectonics, the ocean, atmosphere and ice - and explores their central role in keeping Earth alive.These are the forces that drive our planet and shape its destiny. We discover how a devastating cosmic impact blasted a huge chunk of Earth into space to form the Moon, how Earth nearly froze to death when it was completely encased in ice for millions of years, and how Earth's remarkable heat engine, its molten core, saved the day. Earth has been able to sustain complex life thanks to an extraordinary number of lucky breaks and coincidences.

ISBN: 9780563539148

"DK Readers" help a child learn to read and encourage a life-long love of reading Earth matters...Follow the story of two children journeying around a town, learning about the environment and how to care for it. Find out how we can all make our world a cleaner, healthier place to live. "DK Readers" are part of a four-level highly pictorial reading scheme, which uses lively illustrations and engaging stories to encourage reading. Level 2 have long sentences, increased vocabulary, information boxes and a simple index - read them together with children who are beginning to read alone and with early or reluctant readers. There are over 70 titles in the series.

ISBN: 9781405314916

Fred Pearce explores every aspect of the world's rainforests. Following the trail of jungle adventurers from the past and from our high-tec present, he examines both the remains of early civilizations and the clues to our own civilization's dependence on the flora and fauna of the canopy. rom the world’s largest rainforest in the Amazon to the leech-infested wilds of Sumatra, Fred Pearce journeys high into the canopy – home to two-thirds of all creatures on our planet – and encounters flying frogs, huge spiders, a flower that smells of decaying flesh, and all manner of other fantastic flora and fauna.

ISBN: 9781903919569

"Eco Baby" shows new parents how to make the most ethical decisions about the products they buy and the way they live as new parents, as well as showing them an easy route to greening their baby's life. The author looks at every aspect of a new baby's life in the first year, including: Baby gear from cot to car seat; Nappies - One of the biggest topics of debate recently: what are the pros and cons of disposable, versus washable nappies; Decorating the nursery - Besides raising concerns about the planet, paints, varnishes and furnishing materials may have an impact on your child's health, too; Clothing - Do you want to find clothing from organic sources that are nonallergenic and free from chemicals? Food - The benefits and advantages of breast feeding, a guide to formula milks, dairy intolerances and natural alternatives; Toiletries - Some of our most famous toiletry brands, even those aimed at babies, contain artificial ingredients, fragrances and colours that raise health concerns; Toys and educational items - You can make your child's toy box more ethical by choosing wisely from sustainably managed materials and fairly traded products. Packed with helpful tips, and with a comprehensive index of companies, products and services, "Eco Baby" is an essential guide for all parents concerned about the health of their baby and the world their children will inherit.

ISBN: 9781903998953

Would you like to: learn how to install a solar panel on your roof? Build with cob or straw bales? Learn how to keep bees, or make cider? See wind and hydro power in action? Learn how to safeguard seed varieties for the future? Take part in a wildlife workshop? Then you need "Eco-Centres & Courses!" This book gives over 150 places which offer fun days out and/or practical courses on a wide variety of subjects. Whether you're looking for an interesting day out or a wanting to learn more about different aspects of green living, "Eco-Centres & Courses" has the information you need. Besides listing a large number of courses, "Eco-Centres & Courses" includes eco-centres both big and small - such as the Eden Project, the Dorset Centre for Rural Skills, the Falmouth Green Centre in Cornwall and the Magdalen Project in Somerset - where you can meet and talk to people working on the development of sustainable lifestyles, and see demonstrations of eco-technologies.

ISBN: 9781903998908

The Eco-Design Handbook is the first book to present the best-designed objects for every aspect of the home and office, including the most environmentally sound materials and building products. The book contains three essential components. An introduction puts forward the history and latest thinking in green design strategies. Its core comprises two sections devoted to detailed illustrated descriptions of objects for domestic living and products for the office or work-related activities. The third element is a vast reference source, defining available materials, from organic to specially developed eco-sensitive composites and then providing detailed information on manufacturers, design studios, green organizations, online information, as well as further reading and a glossary of useful terms and concepts. Lastly, a comprehensive index makes it possible for the reader to find any product, designer or manufacturer instantly. This is a complete resource, equally invaluable for the broad consumer market and for design professionals.

ISBN: 9780500285213

There are many books which explain the enormous environmental challenges we face today, and others which list the thousand and one things we can do to improve our environment, such as recycling, saving energy and growing our own food. The task can seem overwhelming, and the effect can be disempowering. Archie Duncanson's book is different. It shows how one man looked around him and saw what he could do to reduce his personal ecological footprint. Using the power of choice, he is making his contribution to the environmental effort and inspiring others to do the same. In the basis that you only need to take one step to make a difference, Archie takes you on the first stage of his journey towards a more environmentally friendly home and an easier conscience. With delightful illustrations, and packed full of simple ideas to reduce the ecological impact of your daily life, Ecology Begins at Home is an inspiration for adults and children alike.

ISBN: 9781903998458

Did you know that: our demand for electricity grows by about 3 per cent every year? Just lowering the temperature of your thermostat by 1 degree Celcius can reduce your energy bill by 10 per cent? Energy-efficient light bulbs last about 12 times longer than ordinary bulbs, and each one will save you about GBP7 a year? Almost 40 per cent of all the heat that we buy to warm up our rooms escapes through our walls and roof space if they're not insulated? And if we didn't leave our TVs and other gadgets on stand-by, we could shut down two power stations? We're all using more and more energy: charging up our mobiles and laptops; and keeping our rooms so hot that we walk around in short sleeves in the winter; or leaving lights on all day and night whether we are using the rooms or not. But the consequences of using so much so freely is causing our climate to change, and our energy bills to rise. There are many small things we can do which cost nothing but can make a difference. This book gives you over 100 tips for saving energy, money and the environment, ideas for taking it a bit further with solar installation or wind turbines, plus facts about our energy use and its impact on our climate.

ISBN: 9781903998885

The age of cheap energy is over and energy costs will increase relentlessly in the future as demand outstrips supply. Energy-saving measures in the home will, therefore, become ever more cost-effective throughout lifetimes. This non-technical book is packed full of useful information and tips. The book covers every aspect of the efficient consumption of energy in the home including the following: the position of the dwelling, its method of construction and the materials used; energy rating and the legal framework; insulation and U-values; windows and doors; conservatories, sunrooms and loft conversions; heating and hot-water systems; lighting and making the best use of daylight; ventilation; renewable energy technologies; appliances, gadgets and housekeeping; and the wider environmental issues including water economy and recycling.

ISBN: 9781861267795

Soaring fuel bills, summer water shortages and a concern for the environment and the damaging effects of greenhouse gases mean that homeowners everywhere are growing more and more interested in cutting down their energy and water consumption. Even without the prospect of tax incentives for installing 'green' measures around your home, energy-saving is currently one of the hottest topics in the DIY world and this handy book should be the green DIY-er's bible. With advice on assessing your home's energy efficiency and dozens of simple energy-saving and water-wise tips, you'll be able to cut down your bills in a flash. There are also clear, illustrated step-by-step projects for installing loft insulation, draught-proofing your doors and windows, improving the efficiency of your central heating, fixing wasteful dripping taps and much more.

ISBN: 9780276442582

Time-tested Weather Wisdom And Why The Weatherman Isn't Always Right

ISBN: 9781845660932

Climate change, sweatshops, fair-trade, ethical investment, organic food...life can sometimes seem like a moral minefield. Which products and companies should we support or avoid? And which "ethical" claims can we trust? The "Rough Guide to Ethical Living" cuts through the greenwash to answer these and many other questions. From tea to trainers and pensions to plane-tickets, the guide looks at all the problems and ethical options. With recommended websites, books and magazines plus tips on reducing your carbon footprint at home and on the road, this book is the essential handbook for responsible consumers.

ISBN: 9781843537922

In this remarkable journal of visits to The Eden Project , Mabey transports his reader from Cornwall to the Mediterranean to the Tropics, from Old World to New, from present to personal memory, to new perspectives on our collective artistic and emotional past. Sensuous and evocative, exquisitely written, his new book challenges the reader to look differently at the world, and our place in the landscape. At the same time, Mabey is controversial in his views about what we mean by buzz words like 'renewable', or 'sustainable', and he is highly provocative in his final response to the Eden Project itself.

isbn: 1903919320

Author's preface; Introduction; Chapter 1 Recognising Gaia; Chapter 2 Anatomy; Chapter 3 Physiology; Chapter 4 Epigenesis; Chapter 5 Biochemistry and the cell; Chapter 6 Metabolism and planetary biochemistry; Chapter 7 Physiology and climate regulation; Chapter 8 The people plague; Conclusion; Glossary; Index

ISBN: 9781856752312

This is a classic guide to creating a natural, healthy home, based on sound environmental principles

ISBN: 9781856751964

George is determined to save the world by lunchtime, but he's not quite sure how. Grandpa suggests they start by recycling the yoghurt pot from his breakfast, putting his banana peel in the compost pile, and hanging the washing to dry in the sun. A bike trip to the recycling bank, charity shop and local farmers' market show how recycling and re-using materials, and using less petrol and local produce can really help save the world. George even gets a favourite toy fixed!

ISBN: 9781903919507

Take a rollercoaster ride through the vastness of space and, in the midst of an exciting adventure, discover the mysteries of physics, science and the universe with George, his new friends next door - the scientist Eric and his daughter, Annie - and a super-intelligent computer called Cosmos, which can take them to the edge of a black hole and back again. Or can it? And who else would like to get their hands on Cosmos? This title is a funny and hugely informative romp through space, time and the universe.

ISBN: 9780385611817

It's not your imagination - Earth is getting warmer. Global warming is perhaps the most prominent environmental issue of the past decade. Award-winning writer Laurence Pringle describes the causes of this worldwide trend, exploring its past, present and potential future damage to our climate, ecology and economy. He also offers practical solutions that will help avert a global disaster of our own making. With over thirty striking photographs, here is an incisive, clear, authoritative look at a timely topic that all children and adults must face - and soon.

ISBN: 9781587172281

"Global Warning" is an authoritative and visually stunning book, unique in its approach. While most of the current literature on the subject is highly scientific, this book's aim is to educate the public at large. Graphics and maps, hard-hitting text, and powerful pictures show the plight the world is already facing. The tone is serious, but ultimately positive and outlines what we all need to do to safeguard our future. It provides an honest appraisal of a critical situation, and some practical advice about solutions - whether making small adjustments in everyday life, or raising public awareness across the globe.The book is an invaluable tool to inform business leaders and the publica like of the consequences and opportunities associated with the ongoing increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide, and the repercussions of continuing "business as usual".

ISBN: 9780713682052

Do you want to know the difference between organic, fair trade and locally grown food - and crucially, which you should buy? Do you want to make your home a toxin-free zone? Do you want to save energy and money at the same time? Fully illustrated (using vegetable inks on FSC paper) and with 'explainers' about key issues; 'dilemma' boxes and a directory of endorsed contacts and suppliers, "A Good Life" shows you how to make choices that will benefit you, your family, your community and the whole planet.

ISBN: 9781903919590

The perfect introduction to green living, "Everything You Need to Know About...Green Living" offers easy ways to conserve energy, protect your family's health and help save the environment. A concise, action-oriented introduction to people who want to live a green lifestyle, this guide provides an accessible path through Earth-conscious terrain, including energy-efficient homes, non-toxic cleaning supplies, non-polluting modes of transportation and educating your children. Written by an environmental engineer, "Everything You Need to Know About...Green Living" informs readers and arms them with the know-how they need to make a healthy, lasting green footprint on the Earth.

ISBN: 9780715328347

Re-usable or disposable nappies? Anti-biotics or homeopathy? Is organic food really better for you? What does it mean to be a green consumer in the 21st century? "The Green Parenting" guide explores these and other difficult questions facing today's parents. Lifestyle choices will influence how your children grow up - their health, their attitudes, their behaviour and their success in life. "The Green Parenting" guide takes you on a practical step-by-step journey from pregnancy through birth and babies, to toddlers and even teenagers, showing you how to make the best choices for you, your family and the environment.

ISBN: 9781904601395

Green Up! is a compact reference guide to greening your house, from minor improvements - such as what paint to use - to major ones, such as how to choose and install solar electric panels. Structured in A-Z format, each entry lists an area for greening your house, and then describes the options available, the pros and cons, costs, risks and problems, as well as sources of information and advice. Drawing on his experience of having built his own eco-friendly house, Will Anderson writes from the perspective of having tackled these problems himself, but without assuming any prior technical knowledge on the part of the reader. Among the many topics covered are: paint, decoration, furniture and carpets; boilers, baths and plumbing; heating, lighting, insulation and energy; and gardens, fencing, paving, composting, and builders, architects and building regulations. Packed with practical, no-nonsense advice, "Green Up!" offers something for householders in every income bracket.

ISBN: 9781903998946

"Greening Your Office" shows us why we should green up at work, and covers the many areas where more environmentally friendly initiatives can be put into practice in a simple A-Z format. It includes case studies of successes from offices both big and small to inspire others to follow in their footsteps. The book shows how, by making small changes, individuals and organizations can: reduce costs; reduce waste; increase sales; create a positive feeling at work; and do your bit for climate change. "Greening Your Office" is for anyone who works in an office, both management and staff, from the large offices of global corporations to the person working from a home office.

ISBN: 9781900322140

Cob, a structural composite of earth, water, straw, clay, and sand, has been used for centuries, in virtually all parts of the world, to create homes ranging from mud huts in Africa to lavish adobe haciendas in Latin America. This practical and inspiring hands-on guide teaches anyone from a rank beg

ISBN: 9781890132347

Started to worry about just how hot our world is going to get, and whether you can do anything about it? As the effect of climate change grows by the day, so does the amount of hot air and bluster spouted by politicians and businessmen on what we should do about it. What with the excuses, the lies, the fudged figures, the PR greenwashing and the downright misinformation on the power of everything from wind turbines to carbon trading, when it comes to saving the world, most people don't know what they're talking about. Luckily, George Monbiot - scourge of big business, riler of governments, arch-enemy of climate change deniers everywhere - does. Packed with killer facts and inspiring ideas, shot through with passion and underlined by brilliant investigative journalism, with a copy of "Heat" you really can protect the planet.

ISBN: 9780141026626

A fascinating guide to homemade shelter presents images and ideas culled from across the globe, including bottle homes in the Nevada desert, tree houses on the South China Sea, Japanese stilt houses, and much, much more. Original.

ISBN: 9780936070339

This is an exploration of aspects of weather and meteorology, from the beliefs of the ancient Greeks to today's sophisticated techniques.

ISBN: 9780500300619

Hydrogen is the energy of the future. This book presents the history of energy, especially of oil and coal and discusses the problems that exist with continuing to use those resources. Hydrogen stands out as the best alternative to traditional polluting fossil fuels for many reasons-it can be produced without pollution, is nontoxic and noncorrosive, and we can never run out of it. It is as safe as or safer than the fuels we currently use and can be made virtually anywhere. "The Hydrogen Age" explains this promising fuel, shows how it can be harnessed to serve virtually all of our energy needs, and reveals why hydrogen is destined to become the clean, safe, renewable fuel of choice for the future.

ISBN: 9781586857868

At last, a practical, whinge-free guide that tells you how to stop climate chaos. So don't feel bad, feel good. Discover the power of off, find your favourite jumper and spend time in the bath with your friends. Here are 16 steps to get you started. All royalties go to Stop Climate Chaos to make more people count.

ISBN: 9780141030258

The truth about the climate crisis is an inconvenient one that means we are going to have to change the way we live our lives. Our climate crisis may at times appear to be happening slowly, but in fact it has become a true planetary emergency and we must recognise that we are facing a crisis. So why is it that some leaders seem not to hear the clarion warnings? Are they resisting the truth because they know that the moment they acknowledge it, they will face a moral imperative to act? Is it simply more convenient to ignore the warnings? Perhaps, but inconvenient truths do not go away just because they are not seen, rather, their significance grows. Al Gore, former Vice President of the United States, has been a passionate advocate of action to halt climate change for many years. In "An Inconvenient Truth" Gore writes about the urgent need to solve the problems of climate change, presenting comprehensive facts and information on all aspects of global warming in a direct, thoughtful and compelling way,using explanatory diagrams and dramatic photos to clarify and highlight key issues. The book has been described in the "New York Times" as one which could 'push awareness of global warming to a real tipping point'. The documentary film of the same name, based on the book, premiered at this year's Sundance Festival to great acclaim.

ISBN: 9780747589068

"Instant Weather Forecasting" has been a perennial bestseller since it was first published nearly 40years ago. A brilliant concept, its winning formula of 24 colour photographs of cloud formations and their accompanying explanatory text enables the reader to read the sky, pick up the clues, and predict what the weather will do. With a revised and updated text, along with new colour photographs and diagrams, this bestselling gem of a book will be invaluable to anyone participating in outdoor activities, from farming, gardening and walking to riding, golfing, flying, sailing and fishing - and of course holiday makers.

ISBN: 9780713682731

The Iron Woman has come to take revenge on mankind. Full of the power and fantastic imagination of his book "The Iron Man", this sequel from the late Poet Laureate is a cry against the relentless pollution of the Earth's waterways through the dumping of industrial waste.

ISBN: 9780571226139

Are you aware of your 'eco-footprint'? Dick Strawbridge and his family decided that they needed to reduce theirs - this meant reducing the amount of land, water and other natural resources required to support their lifestyle. To accompany the BBC2 TV series, this book chronicles the Strawbridge family's journey from a perfectly normal life and house in the Midlands to a self-sufficient environmentally friendly dream home in the West Country. Written by the flamboyant, moustachioed, eccentric presenter, Dick the Colonel Strawbridge, this book is an inspiration to people thinking of becoming eco-friendly or even just a bit greener. While attractively designed, with specially commissioned colour photos and screen grabs, it will also be full of practical advice, with essential addresses and contact details at the end.

ISBN: 9780563493464

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