Children’s / Teenage social topics: Environment, sustainability and green issues

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Book SynopsisIn many parts of the world, within a few hundred miles of the equator, there exists a mysterious environment called the rain forest. High up in the mountains of these areas lies an even more mysterious environment--the tropical cloud forest. The Forest in the Clouds explores the enchanting world of the Monte Verde cloud forest in Costa Rica.Discover the splendor and fragile beauty of a precarious ecosystem that receives up to 10 feet of rain and mist each year. Readers meet rare creatures unique to the cloud forest, home to over 300 different types of birds and countless insects. There are more than 500 species of butterflies alone. Learn about the many plants that thrive in the cloud forest, such as gardens of epiphytes, which are plants that grow on other plants. The Forest in the Clouds will amaze and inspire young readers as it plainly teaches children about the importance of this delicate ecosystem to the balance of the earth.Michael Rothman vividly brings to life

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Book SynopsisA funny, rollicking take on a natural-history picture book, designed to entertain kids and the adults who read to them

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Book SynopsisThe seasons change, but Acadia Greene’s curiosity doesn’t. Winter brings new mysteries just as summer and fall did.

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Book SynopsisThe Acadia Files series uses real-world scenarios to make scientific inquiry relatable. Trade Review" The Acadia Files introduces kids to science via the readily observable principles and easy-to-reproduce experiments of its precocious and endlessly curious lead character, Acadia, who’s enjoying the summer before she enters fifth grade. Both of her parents are science teachers, so learning is naturally encouraged.The book introduces important scientific information in a clear and enjoyable fashion. Each chapter highlights a new topic based on Acadia’s summer activities and what she observes. Acadia uses the scientific method to discover who is stealing her blueberries from the bushes. She learns about genetic inheritance of traits like height and curly hair. She learns how sand is formed and what creates seasons and tides. Her summer adventures will open young minds to science and how it helps to make sense of the world. Illustrations from Acadia’s scientific notebook include amusing images, notes from experiments, and summaries of what she learned. Lists of vocabulary terms and further questions are also included. Notebook pages beautifully reflect the perspective of a ten-year-old girl. They are fun and entertaining, supporting and clarifying scientific concepts.The science in the book is wonderfully presented, but there is also another layer of lessons: Acadia learns not to accuse someone without proof; she learns to treat others with kindness; and she learns to accept and even celebrate things that might otherwise irritate her, such as the early morning sun and the temporary nature of a sandcastle.These age-appropriate lessons are clearly conveyed, without taking attention away from the book’s science. The Acadia Files is an excellent book that will help its audience look at the world in a new way. Disclosure: This article is not an endorsement, but a review. " -- CATHERINE THURESON - Foreword Review" Stories are a wonderful way to communicate the wonders of science to people of all ages. This is particularly true when it comes to children. The Acadia Files: Book Four, Spring Science, Katie Coppens’ latest book about a young girl, named Acadia, who explores her surroundings combines lighthearted storytelling with carefully selected morsels of information. In the process, she poses prescient questions to her friends and parents. Wielding the curiosity of a budding scientist, Acadia learns to look at the world from a science-based perspective. The book touches on a wide range of topics, familiarizing readers with different scientific fields. Coppens introduces astronomy and physics through a discussion about asteroids and meteorites. From there, she shifts focus to the seasons on earth and discusses the various tell-tale signs that winter has given way to spring. Coppens deftly pivots to environmental issues ranging from diseases to Earth Day and the damaging effects of pesticides. The stories in The Acadia Files build up to a unifying theme: Nature’s interconnectedness. You can draw a line from the changing of seasons to the effects of human agriculture on the planet. A series of illustrations at the end of the book helps readers visualize the links between seemingly unrelated factors. Practical experiments or activities that parents can do with their kids supplement the stories in The Acadia Files. Demonstrating concepts highlighted in the stories is the best way to retain the book’s lessons. For example, simulating the effects of gravity and meteorite impacts are as easy as dropping different sized balls into loosely packed dirt or sand. In The Acadia Files Katie Coppens continues teaching children by speaking to them through Acadia. This allows her to connect with them as a peer and in the process, nurtures a bond with science. Coppens deftly balances narrative accessibility with the complexity of her topics. She never speaks down to her readers by engaging in unnecessary simplifications. By trusting their intelligence, she ensures they trust her in return. " -- Scientific Inquirer

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Book SynopsisTakes children to the underwater world of Australia's Great Barrier Reef for a prime example of how a complex ecosystem depends on its keystone species.Trade Review"When children discover the wonders of the natural world, they become fascinated and curious, and this often sparks a life-long appreciation for the environment. This book offers young readers a glimpse into the delicate balance between corals, algae, and the reef fishes that together make up these important ecosystems. A journey of discovery that will educate and inspire a connection with our oceans and the magic of coral reefs." -- Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, and UN Messenger of Peace"Keepers of the Reef invites kids to look beyond the pretty colors, revealing fascinating fish behaviors that are key to the survival of coral reefs. A delightful perspective on life in this beautiful yet fragile marine habitat." -- Dr. David Bellwood, reef fish expert and Distinguished Professor of Marine Biology at James Cook University"Coral reefs are places of wonder and excitement that stir kids’ imaginations and create curiosity that lasts a lifetime. Keepers of the Reef nurtures that curiosity. It will encourage the children of today to become the stewards of tomorrow." -- Dr. Charlie Veron, global coral expert, conservationist, and the “Godfather of Coral”

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Book SynopsisNamed one of the Top 10 Native American Books for Elementary Schools by American Indians in Children's Literature Little Zoo Sap and his family are moving from their summer home on the coast to their winter home in the deep woods. Unnoticed, the youngster tumbles off the end of the sled.Trade Review"This delightful story is wonderful example of both the subtle directness and the deep awareness of our relation to the natural world that characterizes the very best American Indian traditional storytelling. Allen’s voice is both gentle and strong. I can’t think of a book I could recommend more highly for anyone who wants to give a young reader a true picture of the Native way of seeing, teaching, and understanding." -- Joseph Bruchac, author of more than 100 books, many of which reflect his American Indian (Abenaki) ancestry, including the young adult novel Killer of Enemies." Sockabasin weaves a powerful story of paternal love while simultaneously expressing the mutual respect between his Passamaquoddy culture and the natural world." -- School Library Journal"…a perfect bedtime story." -- Multicultural Review"Sockabasin’s tale is richly delineated by Raye’s evocative images. A tale for the seasons!" -- Native Peoples

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Book SynopsisCoyote is three years old when she leaves her family in Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario and embarks on a 500-mile odyssey eastward in search of a territory of her own and a mate to share it with.Trade Review"Far from anthropomorphizing Coyote, the novel provides a cautious glimpse into the inner world of the coyote through Vistein’s captivating storytelling. This book should be on everyone’s “must-read” list, and would make an excellent read-aloud or novel study in an intermediate or middle school classroom." -- Kim Zumach - Green Teacher"...A sensitive, passionate story told from an intriguing point of view." -- Kirkus"This is not a book about “a species of animal” and what “it” does. Geri Vistein takes us so deep into Coyote’s skin and behind the eyes and nose that she reveals for us the intricacies and perceptions of creatures who lead lives among us. This is the right perspective for understanding who we are here with on Earth. Vistein has chosen one of the absolutely most wondrous fellow-creatures in America to make our introduction." -- Carl Safina, author of Beyond Words; What Animals Think and Feel"This is a simple yet intricate case study, rather than more conventional animal fiction. Readers will come away with a genuine appreciation for these creatures and their role in nature. VERDICT This unique addition will serve students who are fascinated by wildlife and truly interested in understanding how ecosystems work." -- School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisThis volume presents situations which illustrate when to share and when to keep a secret.

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Book SynopsisDiego dreams of being a wizard so he can make the world a better place by fighting global warming. When he realises that he can't really perform magic, Diego thinks of ways he can help save the world by considering many potential careers and what it would take to achieve them.Trade Review"[Max Goes to the Moon] is simply the coolest kids' book to come along in years." -- Boulder Daily Camera Book Review"A powerful teaching tool, great to read on a singular basis, but potentially effective in classrooms as a means of inspiring the leaders of the future! Every library, personal or school/public, should have at least one copy!" --www.Shirley-MyBookshelf.blogspot.com (October 2011)"Once again, award-winning author Jeffrey Bennett has written a valuable book for all ages to read and contemplate. Everyone from students to teachers and parents will be inspired by Diego's journey. . . . A fascinating book to share with all students." --National Science Teachers Association "Recommends" list"Rarely do you find well-presented science intertwined with statements on morality - this book is able to seamlessly blend them." --Shelley Spohr, American Association for the Advancement of Science" The Wizard Who Saved the World is a picture book with fact-filled sidebars that teach young adults about science, global stewardship, [and more]. Bright color illustrations fill this inspirational and heavily researched blend of storytelling and call to awareness." --www.MidwestBookReview.com (December 2011)"Very rarely does a children's book come along that hits on all the areas necessary to make a bestseller. From perfect illustrations to a plot that kids will enjoy . . . to the scientific information that children and adults should know. . . . A fantastic read for both children and adults!" --www.FeatherAndQuill.com"You can't go wrong with The Wizard Who Saved the World . . . . This book is a budding scientist's dream because it's filled with information as well as a cute story." --Terri Schlichenmeyer, Savannah Morning News (April 25, 2012)

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Talking to children, especially young kids, about the events in Ferguson can be a challenge. The new "Painting for Peace in Ferguson" can help start a conversation." -- Jody Mitori, Assistant Managing Editor, Features St. Louis Post-Dispatch"I actually cried when I first opened the book! Such a creative and uplifting vision of hope for a town that has been through so much violence and trauma. We are so happy to share this book with our community and hope it helps to foster love, understanding and change for a better, more diverse and creative world!" -- Michelle Barron, Owner, The Book House, Maplewood, MO"In a time of explosive racial hostility and violence, Carol Swartout Klein has captured ahealing moment that reminds us of what is possible when we confront the sociallyconstructed barriers that separate us and work together as a community to express andcelebrate our shared humanness. Using a multi-textured array of colorful rhymes andimages, this book addresses complex issues in a language that even preschoolers canunderstand. Yet, it simultaneously conveys an authentic message of hope for a just andequitable peace that will resonate with people of all ages, all races, and all walks of life.Painting for Peace in Fergusonpresents us with a vision of freedom and fairness forwhich many have fought and died - a vision to which we all must aspire." -- Leon Sharpe Founder & Principle - The Praxis Group Adjunct Professor - Webster University'Painting for Peace in Ferguson' is the stunning result of a native artist's compassionate response to the boarded up storefronts of Ferguson that resulted from the violence and racism of 2014. 'Painting for Peace in Ferguson' shows the amazing results that stem from members of a community, black and white, coming together to create a new, vibrant, healing vision expressed through art, painted on the blank storefronts. A citywide Paint for Peace effort left all the blank storefronts transformed into dazzling, inspiring works of art with messages of peace, love, and racial harmony. The narrative poetry text of 'Painting for Peace in Ferguson' explains the central message: Empowerment, or, out of chaos and fear comes joy, love and transformation, a community determined to rebirth itself with healing love for differences at the core. The rainbow and black and white art works are amazing, overwhelming, full of hope. 'We must each do our part,' no matter how small. Funds from the sale of 'Painting for Peace in Ferguson' will go to the Greater St. Louis Community Foundation, to benefit North County area youth and art programs and business and employees affected by damage and loss of business. -- Children's Bookwatch, The Art Shelf Midwest Book ReviewI love this book! This book will do a lot to nurture the children in our community who were scared by the breaking windows and unrest. I plan to read this book to the 4-year olds I volunteer with each week. It's a great way to start ahealthy conversation with children of all ages that have questions about what happened in Ferguson and in the south city. -- Dwayne Ingram, Patient Advocacy Coordinator, BJC Health Board Member, I Love Ferguson"The true story of the hundreds of artists and citizens who came together in the face of violence and darkness to create beautiful images of hope and peace." - - Huffington Post

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"'Painting for Peace in Ferguson' is the stunning result of a native artist's compassionate response to the boarded up storefronts of Ferguson that resulted from the violence and racism of 2014. 'Painting for Peace in Ferguson' shows the amazing results that stem from members of a community, black and white, coming together to create a new, vibrant, healing vision expressed through art, painted on the blank storefronts. A citywide Paint for Peace effort left all the blank storefronts transformed into dazzling, inspiring works of art with messages of peace, love, and racial harmony. The narrative poetry text of 'Painting for Peace in Ferguson' explains the central message: Empowerment, or, out of chaos and fear comes joy, love and transformation, a community determined to rebirth itself with healing love for differences at the core. The rainbow and black and white art works are amazing, overwhelming, full of hope. 'We must each do our part,' no matter how small. Funds from the sale of 'Painting for Peace in Ferguson' will go to the Greater St. Louis Community Foundation, to benefit North County area youth and art programs and business and employees affected by damage and loss of business." -- Children's Bookwatch, The Art Shelf Midwest Book Review"Talking to children, especially young kids, about the events in Ferguson can be a challenge. The new 'Painting for Peace in Ferguson' can help start a conversation." -- Jody Mitori, Assistant Managing Editor, Features St. Louis Post-DispatchI actually cried when I first opened the book! Such a creative and uplifting vision of hope for a town that has been through so much violence and trauma. We are so happy to share this book with our community and hope it helps to foster love, understanding and change for a better, more diverse and creative world! -- Michelle Barron, Owner, The Book House, Maplewood, MOIn a time of explosive racial hostility and violence, Carol Swartout Klein has captured ahealing moment that reminds us of what is possible when we confront the sociallyconstructed barriers that separate us and work together as a community to express andcelebrate our shared humanness. Using a multi-textured array of colorful rhymes andimages, this book addresses complex issues in a language that even preschoolers canunderstand. Yet, it simultaneously conveys an authentic message of hope for a just andequitable peace that will resonate with people of all ages, all races, and all walks of life.Painting for Peace in Fergusonpresents us with a vision of freedom and fairness forwhich many have fought and died - a vision to which we all must aspire. -- Leon Sharpe Founder & Principle - The Praxis Group Adjunct Professor - Webster University"The true story of the hundreds of artists and citizens who came together in the face of violence and darkness to create beautiful images of hope and peace." - - Huffington Post

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Book SynopsisBrenda Guiberson's lyrical text and Ed Young's stunning illustrations combine in a winning tribute to the endangered moon bears. Follow one moon bear in the wild as she eats, plays, hibernates, and wakes up again in spring.Trade Review"This is a beautiful book which I hope can spread awareness until every last bear is free." - Olivia Newton-John

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Book SynopsisFrom Jennifer Mathieu, the acclaimed author of Moxie - now a Netflix film - and Bad Girls Never Say Die, comes a bold novel about two young activists who find love and themselves as they tackle the threat of climate change. After Eliza's home in Houston is destroyed by Hurricane Harvey, she is forced to transfer to Southwest High School. Traumatized by the floods and anxious in her new surroundings, Eliza throws herself into environmental activism, even if it''s against the wishes of her Big Oil dad.But when she meets Javi a boy who has experienced climate-related trauma of his own she''s finally able to connect with someone over the devastating mental effects of ecological disaster. Filled with nuanced themes of mental health, classism, and eco-anxiety, Down Came the Rain is a riveting and moving tale of friendship, first love, and what it means to grow up in an ever-changing world.

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Book SynopsisFrom environmentalist and bestselling author Bill McKibben comes a hopeful, inspiring picture book celebrating the power of human cooperation and the beauty of life on Earth, beautifully illustrated by artist Stevie Lewis. When we work together, we humans can do incredible things. We share the responsibility to address climate change and our changing planet. It is critical that we act collectively to protect our beautiful, fragile world. Renowned environmentalist Bill McKibben and the incredibly talented artist Stevie Lewis team up to bring this gorgeous picture book to life. Celebrating the amazing things people can do, it's an inspiring message of hope.

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Book SynopsisTotal Garbage by Rebecca Donnelly dives into the messy truth about trash, garbage, waste, and our worldit''s a fact-filled and fascinating illustrated middle grade environmental read!Trash has been part of human societies since the beginning. It seems like the inevitable end to the process of making and using thingsbut why? In this fascinating account of the waste we make, we''ll wade into the muck of history and explore present-day STEM innovations to answer these important questions: What is garbage?Where does our garbage come from?Why do we make so much garbage?Where does our garbage go?What can we learn from our garbage?How bad is our garbage problem?How can we do better?Rebecca Donnelly tackles the extraordinary, the icky, and the everyday, helping us see how our choices, personal and societal, impact our world and our planetand encouraging us make a change.Back matter includes a timeline of the histo

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Book SynopsisPlanet Earth meets Narwhal and Jelly in this funny and suspenseful early reader graphic novel series featuring heroic animals surviving in the perilous wilderness! Inspired by true events, the story includes facts about climate change, sharks, and how kids can help protect the environment.A heartening and pensive story, told through irresistibly charming art, Star the Elephant is an utter delight. John Patrick Green, New York Times-bestselling creator of InvestiGators, on Star the ElephantSunny the Shark is a fearsome predator. As the oceanic whitetip shark searches for her next meal, a chatty school of pilot fish trails behind, cleaning her in exchange for food crumbs. But when Sunny mistakes a plastic ring for prey and it gets caught around her fin, she soon struggles to hunt. Will she be able to break free and find food before winter sets in?

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Book SynopsisAccompanied by Rebecca Syracuse's bold, whimsical artwork, Lisa Wyzlic's debut picture book Harold the Iceberg Melts Down is all about the importance of friendship and self-care, perfect for any young reader worried about their planet's future.Harold is an iceberg... lettuce. (But he doesn''t realize the lettuce part because part of his sticker has ripped off.) So one day when he sees a documentary about how the icebergs are melting, Harold starts to worry, thinking that he''s melting too.As his anxiety grows and grows, and he tries to find a way to stop melting, his fellow food friends try to help him cool down in a different way.

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Book SynopsisWhen chance, or fate, throws two twelve-year-olds together on board a scientific research ship at the edge of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, it's not all smooth sailing!Jeremy JB Barnes is looking forward to spending the summer before seventh grade hanging on the beach. But his mother, a scientist, has called for him to join her aboard a research ship where, instead, he'll spend his summer seasick and bored as he stares out at the endless plastic, microbeads, and other floating debris, both visible and not, that make up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.Miles and miles away, twelve-year-old Sidney Miller is trying to come up with an alternate activity worthy of convincing her overprotective parents that she can skip summer camp.When Jeremy is asked to find the contact information for a list of important international scientists and invite them to attend a last-minute Emergency Global Summit, he''s excited to have a chance to actually do something that

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Book SynopsisInternationally renowned author and scientist Tim Flannery explores Earth’s deserts and grasslands and the extraordinary animals that live in them.

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Book SynopsisThis illustrated chapter book series by New York Times best-selling author Wendy Mass is perfect for kids who are inspired by Greta Thunberg and love Beverly Cleary's Beezus and Ramona and other classics like Ivy & Bean and Clementine.This story may begin with a worm, but it’s really about bees.Jolene Greenfield is digging up her front yard. Why? Well, she got the idea when she learned something very important: bees are dying! There is so much she didn’t know about bees! Like how they help plants grow. And as land is developed, the areas where bees find pollen is being destroyed.  When Jolene’s mom stops her from digging up the front yard for a garden to attract bees, Jolene must come up with a new plan to help them. But it’s a pretty big problem. Is this one even Green Jolene can’t solve? It’s a good thing she has neighbors and friends to help.This book is part of the Disney Planet Possible Books program, aiming to inspire and empower young readers to take care of planet Earth through amazing stories and kid-friendly environmental activities.

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Book SynopsisWhat is your human footprint? Well, it's 13,056 pints of milk, 28,433 showers, 12,888 oranges, 14,518 candy bars, and $52,972 worth of clothes, all in one lifetime. Makes you want to step more lightly on the planet! Perfectly timed for Earth Day, this book doesn't preach or judge, but simply shows kids—in an exciting, visual way—how humans interact with the environment and how we can lessen our impact. Astonishing photography captures the full picture of consumption, documenting all the diapers you wore as a baby, the bread you'll eat in a lifetime, and the cans you'll recycle, based on national averages. Tying in with a National Geographic Channel production, Human Footprint is colorful and fun—yet also manages to be a powerful tool for kids to visualize the dimensions of consumption.

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Book SynopsisThe earth explodes in shoots of hot magma, glaciers crash into the ocean, grotesque creatures lurk in deep caves... follow noted National Geographic explorer and photographer Carsten Peter as he shows us that our precious planet Earth is one wild and extreme place! Tornadoes, ice caves, glaciers, lightning—no territory or phenomenon is too scary for daring explorer Carsten Peter, who is right at home exploring the most outrageous places and raucous natural occurrences around the globe. Kids can follow along as he heads into extreme places and reveals the science and background behind these seemingly unexplainable natural places and phenomenon. Underlying each of his adventures is a dose of hard science, intriguing history, provocative images, tips, gear and gadget advice, and more to help kids learn about the Earth how they can help preserve the planet.

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Book SynopsisThis uplifting book inspires the next generation to step up and make the world a better place. In keeping with the Nat Geo Kids mission, it is full of practical, positive, and powerful ideas that every kid can consider, from simple acts of kindness to creative adventures to good-for-the-planet projects.Who says kids can''t change the world? If they''ve got the will, Nat Geo Kids can guide the way, with doable activities, hands-on projects, advice from National Geographic explorers, interviews with experts, weird-but-true facts, and more inspiration. Actions can be as easy as carrying a resuable water bottle to avoid wasting plastic or planting a tree to help the ecosystem. Ideas are presented as simple concepts with engaging graphics and photographs, and many are followed by detailed supporting information. Kids get a sense of their own power to make a difference and an understanding of what actions contribute to postive outcomes. Sometimes all it takes is starting with

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Book SynopsisJam-packed with surprising information about plastic's effect on the environment, plus loads of practical ways kids can cut down on their plastic footprint, this is the kids guide to being part of the pollution solution!It's in your toothbrush ... your clothes ... your earbuds. Chances are, you're touching it right now. We're talking about plastic! Plastic is absolutely everywhere and in practically everything we touch, from pens to water bottles to sports equipment. And a lot of it is used once and then thrown away. Unfortunately, it takes a REALLY long time for plastic to break down and it can be harmful to our environment, especially wildlife. But why and when did we start using it in so much stuff? And how do we stop? Discover shocking stats and surprising facts; inspirational interviews with National Geographic explorers and leading researchers who are working tirelessly to protect the planet; tons of simple suggestions for sustainable swaps; and more

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