Environmentalist thought and ideology Books
Cambridge University Press Nonhuman Subjects
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Cambridge University Press Institutionalising Multispecies Justice
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Cambridge University Press The Invention of Sustainability
Book SynopsisThis groundbreaking study of one of the defining political problems of our era traces the development of ideas about sustainability from the sixteenth century, showing how it became a social and political problem, and addressing questions of how we should think about sustainability today.Trade Review'This is an important book. A history of ideas that ranges widely over political economy, the state and the environment, The Invention of Sustainability is a great example of how to present a compelling argument while respecting complexity. Paul Warde brings together wonderfully rich evidence and makes his case lucidly. The result is a bold and very satisfying work.' David Blackbourn, author of The Conquest of Nature'In this readable, erudite, and sophisticated book, Paul Warde persuasively argues that, although the current articulation of concerns about sustainability are relatively new, the concerns themselves have deep historical roots. He deftly combines environmental, economic, and intellectual history to show that analogous concerns with scarcity and depletion characterized the practices of pre-industrial farmers and foresters, as well as the policies of those responsible for the management of organic and mineral resources and the theories on which those policies were based.' Harriet Ritvo, Massachusetts Institute of Technology'Paul Warde's impressive study of more than three centuries of ideas about economic growth and agricultural productivity draws out a more complex story. … scholarly and nuanced …' Clare Griffiths, Times Higher Education'Warde's book is perhaps the most important tract in the intellectual history of environmental ideas since Clarence Glacken's Traces on the Rhodian Shore … Historical geographers, environmental historians and historians more generally need to read this brilliant book.' Robert J. Mayhew, Journal of Historical Geography'… a beautifully written, deftly argued, and richly nuanced book … It is accessible for students, enlightening for scholars, and necessary reading for both.' Dagomar Degroot, MetascienceTable of Contents1. Living from the land, c.1500–1620; 2. Governing the woods, c.1500–1700; 3. Ambition and experiment, c.1590–1740; 4. Paths to sustained growth, c.1650–1760; 5. Nature translated, c.1670–1830; 6. Theories of circulation, c.1740–1800; 7. Political economies of nature, c.1760–1840; 8. History and destiny, c.1700–1870; Conclusion: ends and beginnings.
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MIT Press Ltd Resigned Activism revised edition Living with
Book SynopsisAn examination of the daily grind of living with pollution in rural China and of the varying forms of activism that develop in response.Residents of rapidly industrializing rural areas in China live with pollution every day. Villagers drink obviously tainted water and breathe visibly dirty air, afflicted by a variety of ailments—from arthritis to nosebleeds—that they ascribe to the effects of industrial pollution. In Resigned Activism, Anna Lora-Wainwright explores the daily grind of living with pollution in rural China and the varying forms of activism that develop in response. This revised edition offers expanded acknowledgment of the contributions of Lora-Wainwright’s collaborators in China.Lora-Wainwright finds that claims of health or environmental damage are politically sensitive, and that efforts to seek redress are frustrated by limited access to scientific evidence, growing socioeconomic inequalities, and complex local realities.
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Random House USA Inc The Imperfect Environmentalist
Book SynopsisActress, producer, mother, and imperfect environmentalist, Sara Gilbert understands how helping the environment can seem overwhelming. Between keeping up with work, friends, and kids, who has the time or money to maintain a compost pile, become an activist, or knit a sweater out of recycled grocery bags? Fortunately, we now know that small changes here and there in our everyday lives can make a big impact on the environment. We just need to know where to begin. That’s where Gilbert comes in, with this tongue-in-cheek reference guide packed full of helpful information, available at your fingertips. Read it cover to cover or just open it up to a random page; you can take what you want from it when you want. Whether you’ve got money to burn or have to crash on a friend’s couch, here are all of the eco-essentials to get the planet back on track, and you won’t have to hug a single tree—unless tree-hugging is your thing. Sharing the basics
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Vintage Canada The Sweetness of a Simple Life
Book SynopsisThe author of The Global Forest--an international bestseller and a classic upon publication, beloved by readers around the world--gives us her tips and advice for achieving better health and peace of mind, with frugality, simplicity and pleasure not far behind. In The Sweetness of a Simple Life, Diana Beresford-Kroeger mixes science with storytelling, wonderment, magic, myth and plenty of common sense. After pursuing a Ph.D. in medical biochemistry, Beresford-Kroeger set out on a quest to preserve the world's forests. In this warm and wise collection of essays, she gives us a guide for living simply and well: which foods to eat and which to avoid; how to clean our homes and look after pets; how we can protect ourselves and our loved ones from illness; and why we need to appreciate nature. She provides an easy dose of healing, practical wisdom, blending modern medicine with aboriginal traditions. This inspiring, accessible book emphasizes back to basics, wit
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WW Norton & Co Breaking New Ground
Book SynopsisAn inspirational memoir tracing Lester Brown’s life from a small-farm childhood to leadership as a global environmental activist.Trade Review"This is a much-needed testament and historical document from one of the great environmentalists of our time." -- Edward O. Wilson, University Research Professor, Harvard University "This is the life story of a true American hero... as a scientist and public intellectual dedicated to the cause of sustainability Lester Brown is in a class by himself." -- David W. Orr, Paul Sears Distinguished Professor, Oberlin College "At last one of the most inspiring and accomplished of environmental thought leaders tells his very own tale. A must read for anyone who cares about where we have come from and where we need to go for a sustainable future." -- Thomas E. Lovejoy, Biodiversity Chair, The Heinz Center for Science, Economics and the Environment, University Professor of Environmental Science and Policy, George Mason University "If you've ever thought, 'I'm just one person; what can one person do?' well, meet Lester Brown. Until now, Lester's work has been about the wider world, but here he allows us a look at how one person can achieve so much that is possible and positive. If you'd like directions to the high road where one person can drive change, Lester Brown's story is the road map to the on-ramp." -- Carl Safina, author of The View from Lazy Point "Having been a fan of Lester Brown's past work, I was anxious to read his personal memoir-and it didn't disappoint. Breaking New Ground is fascinating in that it delves deeply into who Lester Brown is, of course as an environmental leader and great thinker, but more importantly, as a human being. Just as he has in the past, Lester continues to inspire us with his brilliant thoughts and ideas, and in his memoir, he isn't afraid to also show us his heart." -- Ted Turner
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Sustainable Design Ecology Architecture and
Book SynopsisMeeting the Challenge of Sustainable Design "Daniel Williams's Sustainable Design is... a thoroughly practical call for the design professions to take the next steps toward transformation of the human prospect toward a future that is sustainable and sustaining of the best in human life lived in partnership not domination.Trade Review"In the case of the new book "Sustainable Design", the intended reader is likely an architect new to sustainability, looking to follow up the HOK book. Williams serves them well with an authoritative introduction to key defining sustainable versus green design." (Architectural Record, November 2009) "Williams, a noted architect and planner, looks at the applicability of sustainable design at all scales - from the region to the community to the building. The major outcome of this book is a well-reasoned argument for a drastic renovation of the way design is taught, considered and performed." (Planetizen.com; 1/29/08) "…the intended reader is likely an architect, new to sustainability…in that respect, Williams serves them well with an authoritative introduction to key issues and terms, most notably a persuasive argument defining sustainable versus green design." (Architectural Record; 10/2007)Table of ContentsForeword by David W. Orr. Foreword by Donald Watson, FAIA. Preface. Acknowledgments. Introduction. Part 1. CHAPTER ONE: The Ecological Model. Ecology. Ecology as a Model. Waste Debts. The Value of Land. Paradigm Shift. Thinking as a System: Connectivity, Not Fragmentation. CHAPTER TWO: Sustainable Design. Where Do We Want to Go? Design Matters. Why Architects? Green Design versus Sustainable Design. Why Now? Approaching Sustainability. Place-Based Energy and Resources. Principles for Designing Sustainably. Where to Start? CHAPTER THREE: Regional Design. Evolving from Nonrenewables. Another Weak Link: The Power Grid. The Regional Design. Water: A Common Denominator. Make No Small Plans. The Regional Design Process. Regional Case Studies. Cache Valley, Utah. Farmington, Minnesota: Building within the Community Watershed. Smart Growth: Southeast Florida Coastal Communities. CHAPTER FOUR: Sustainable Urban and Community Design. A Matter of Place. Principles for Sustainable Communities. Regional Ecology and Biourbanism. Sustainable Urban and Community Case Studies. Lessons from Belle Glade: Can We Save the Everglades and Sustain Agriculture? Rio Nuevo Master Plan. Growing the Great River Park. CHAPTER FIVE: Architectural Design. The Site: Challenges and Opportunities. Site Design and Environmental Analysis. Sustainable Infrastructure. The Skin. Evolving a Sustainable Design Practice. Sustainable Design and Existing Buildings. Sustainable Interior Architecture. Part 2. CHAPTER SIX: The AIA/COTE Top Ten Green Projects Program. 1997 AIA/COTE Top Ten Green Projects. 1998 AIA/COTE Top Ten Green Projects. 1999 AIA/COTE Top Ten Green Projects. 2000 AIA/COTE Top Ten Green Projects. 2001 AIA/COTE Top Ten Green Projects. 2002 AIA/COTE Top Ten Green Projects. 2003 AIA/COTE Top Ten Green Projects. 2004 AIA/COTE Top Ten Green Projects. 2005 AIA/COTE Top Ten Green Projects. 2006 AIA/COTE Top Ten Green Projects. Afterword. Sustainability Terms. Bibliography. Index. Photo Credits.
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Pluto Press Small is Necessary
Book SynopsisAmidst crisis and fragmentation, the need for sociable, practical and sustainable housing is manifest.Trade Review'With great insight, Anitra Nelson shows how collaborative housing is emerging across the world to re-ignite the 'Small is Beautiful' spirit of E.F. Schumacher. This is a wonderful guide featuring inspiring examples for those who want to use shared eco-housing to tackle the challenges ahead' -- Paul Chatterton, Professor of Urban Futures, University of Leeds, and co-founder of the Lilac cohousing co-operative'This is a timely report and a critical and informed exploration of an important and growing housing sector in which ideas of equity, sharing, and ecological responsibility are essential parts of real, successful communities' -- Paul Downton — Ecopolis urbanist and cofounder of Christie Walk cohousing (Adelaide, Australia)Table of ContentsList of Figures, Tables and Boxes Abbreviations Glossary Acknowledgements Introduction 1. Less is More: Living Closely on a Finite Planet Part I: Compact Urban Housing 2. Once We Were Small: Traditional and Contemporary Homes 3. Apartment Living in Cities 4. Apartment Household Practices and Affordability Part II: Eco-Cohousing and Ecovillages 5. From Sharing a House to Eco-cohousing 6. Ecovillages: Sustainability and System Change Part III: Futures: Scaling Up, Shared Landscapes, Shared Livelihoods 7. ‘Will You Dance With Us?’ Governments and Collaborative Housing 8. ‘To Market, To Market’: Eco-collaborative Housing for Sale 9. Grassroots Sustainability, Sociality and Governance Conclusion 10. Small is Necessary and, with Sharing, Feasible Appendix: Key Sources and Links Notes Index
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Society and Nature Changing Our Environment Chan
Book Synopsis* Original and innovative guide to the sociology of the environment. * Covers all the key issues and debates including: society, nature and the enlightenment; industry and environmental transformation; commodification; consumption; the network society and human identity; human biology; citizenship; and new social movements.Trade Review“Offers a multi-disciplinary, well-rounded theoretical discussion of the interdependent relationship between humans and the natural world.” Canadian Review of Sociology and Anthropology “Dickens presents his own original and significant analysis of relationships between social and biological dynamics and identities. I recommend enthusiastically that this book be read.” Raymond Murphy, Canadian Journal of Sociology “Presents the author's own highly original analysis of relations between society and nature based on a Maxist and critical realist perspective. The book also provides a valuable overview and critique of much classical and contemporary sociology.” Environment and Society “Society and Nature, by British sociologist Peter Dickens, offers a rare blend of scholarship. Its narrative is both authoritative, yet accessible. Its content is broad and comprehensive in scope, while managing to still provide an important contribution to the field of enviromental sociology (among others). It is both a textbook, for undergraduates and individuals new to the field, and a rigorous work of scholarship in its own right. In bringing this together, Dickens is to be commended for his ability to weave in and out of a diverse array of literatures - from enviromental sociology, to the sociology of technology, social theory, evolutionary sociology, molecular and developmental biology and cognitive psychology. In all, Society and Nature is an important contribution to the field of enviromental sociology. Dickens' shows us, in rather dramatic fashion, just how intertwined the social and natural realms are.” Organisation and Enviroment “This is a valuable and scholarly book, packed with ideas for further reading. It contains a great deal of knowledge and scholarly understanding, rendered down into bite-sized chunks. It would make an excellent student text ... yet will inform many research level debates.” Bill Adams, Area “A useful addition to the bookshelves of anyone who has even a passing interest in the new governance of the environment, not just students.” British Journal of SociologyTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. This Book and How to Use It. Introduction. Society, Nature and Enlightenment. Changing Nature, Changing Ourselves. The Age of Enlightenment. Enlightenment’s Shadow. The Age of Enlightenment and This Book. References and Further Reading. 1. Introducing Key Themes:. Overview. Contributions from Evolutionary Thought. The Decline of Community?. Industry and Production. A Risk Society?. Summary. References and Further Reading. 2. Industry and Environmental Transformation:. Overview. Industry and Humanity’s Metabolism with Nature. Social Evolution, Biological Evolution and Marx. Risk and the Metabolic Rift. Community: a New Basis for Industrial Production. Summary. References and Further Reading. 3. Commodifying the Environment:. Overview. Commodification and Industry. Commodification and Community. Commodifying Evolution?. Commodification and ‘Manufactured Risk’. Summary. 4. Consumption, The Environment and Human Identity:. Overview. Society and Nature: Over-Consumption as the Problem?. Consumption and the Making of Community. ‘The Consumer Society’: the Final Stage of Social Evolution?. Industry and Consumption. The Risk Society: Poverty and Industry as the Issue. Summary. References and Further Reading. 5. Industrial Change, the Network Society and Human Identity:. Overview. An Evolved Human Nature?. Industrial Development, the Network Society and Changes to Human Nature. The Network Society and Virtual Community. Psychic Structure, Network Society and Evolution. Postfordism, the Network Society and Risk. Summary. References and Further Reading. 6. Modifying Human Biology:. Overview. Industrialising Birth, Improving Humans?. Improving on Evolution: Genes and the Good Life. Community and Human Development. Human Transformation and The Risk Society. Summary. References and Further Reading. 7. Society, Nature and Citizenship:. Overview. Society, Politics and Rights. The Evolution of Rights?. Industry and Citizenship. Citizenship as Community. Citizenship as Risk. Summary. References and Further Reading. 8. Society, Nature and the New Social Movements:. Overview. The New Social Movements. Social Evolution and Risk. New Social Movements: Revealing and Making Community. Human Evolution and the Recovery of Human Nature. Summary. References and Further Reading. Glossary of Terms. Index
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The University Press of Kentucky Agrarianism and the Good Society Land Culture
Book SynopsisFreyfogle concludes the book by bringing together his insights in an imaginary job advertisement for a new kind of environmental leader and issuing a call to the conservation movement to recast its public rhetoric.
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The University Press of Kentucky Deviant Hollers
Book SynopsisDeviant Hollers: Queering Appalachian Ecologies for a Sustainable Future uses the lens of queer ecologies to explore environmental destruction in Appalachia while mapping out alternative futures that follow from critical queer perspectives on the United States' exploitation of the land.Table of ContentsForeword Introduction Re-presenting the Narrative Intoxicated Subjects Queers Embracing Place in Appalachia Unsilencing Indigeneity It's Grandpa's Land Edible Kent Arboreal Blockaders Masculinities in the Decline of Coal "I Fixed Up the Trees to Give Them Some New Life:" Contributor Biographies
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Georgetown University Press Ecologism An Introduction
Book SynopsisEcologism is a new political ideology based on the position that the non-human world is worthy of moral consideration, and that this should be taken into account in social, economic, and political systems. This book provides the introduction to this philosophy, which is recognized as a major development in environmental politics.
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St Martin's Press Erosion
Book SynopsisTimely and unsettling essays from an important and beloved writer and conservationist In Erosion, Terry Tempest Williams''s fierce, spirited, and magnificent essays are a howl in the desert. She sizes up the continuing assaults on America''s public lands and the erosion of our commitment to the open space of democracy. She asks: How do we find the strength to not look away from all that is breaking our hearts?We know the elements of erosion: wind, water, and time. They have shaped the spectacular physical landscape of our nation. Here, Williams bravely and brilliantly explores the many forms of erosion we face: of democracy, science, compassion, and trust. She examines the dire cultural and environmental implications of the gutting of Bear Ears National Monumentsacred lands to Native Peoples of the American Southwest; of the undermining of the Endangered Species Act; of the relentless press by the fossil fuel industry that has led to a panorama in which
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Weiser Books The Pagan Dream of the Renaissance
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Lantern Books,US You Had to be There
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Rodale Press Organic Manifesto: How Organic Farming Can Heal
Book SynopsisRodale was founded on the belief that organic gardening is the key to better health both for us and for the planet, and never has this message been more urgent. Now Maria Rodale, chairman of Rodale, sheds new light on the state of 21st century farming. She examines the unholy alliances that have formed between the chemical companies that produce fertilizer and genetically altered seeds, the agricultural educational system that is virtually subsidized by those same companies, and the government agencies in thrall to powerful lobbyists, all of which perpetuate dangerous farming practices and deliberate misconceptions about organic farming and foods. Interviews with government officials, doctors, scientists, and farmers from coast to coast bolster her position that chemical-free farming may be the single most effective tool we have to protect our environment and, even more important, our health.Trade Review“Granddaughter to Rodale's founder, and its current CEO, the author offers a passionate, evenhanded, nonacademic argument for the overall wisdom (economical and ecological) for farming organic. Deeply aware of the public confusion and suspicion surrounding organic farming as a "hippie" cause, Rodale first persuades readers that years of chemical and pesticide use have poisoned our environment” —Publisher's Weekly, May 2010
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University of Utah Press,U.S. Thank You Fossil Fuels and Good Night: The
Book SynopsisEverything is subject to a lifecycle. In the field of energy, the obvious question is, “Where are we in the lifecycle of fossil fuels?” Competitive technology for sourcing renewable energy, marketplace readiness, and pressures from climate change all signal that thefossil fuel era is coming to an end. This book explains the alternatives and suggests when and how change will occur. Employing a global perspective and detailed analysis, it provides recommendations on policies and strategies to make a smooth and wholesale transition to renewables before the continued use of fossil fuels becomes economically and socially disruptive.Gregory Meehan’s overview eschews politics in favor of comprehensive coverage and logical explanation. He addresses economic, environmental, and security concerns and does not shy away from illuminating limitations and problems with various energy sources. Meehan’s dogged pursuit of the current state of knowledge and energy practices around the world shows that different answers are proving viable for different social and environmental contexts. This is the most wide-ranging and thorough introduction to the world’s energy issues and choices to date.
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University of Utah Press,U.S. The Earth Will Appear as the Garden of Eden:
Book SynopsisAlthough scholars have increasingly investigated the impact of religion and religious movements on nature, studies of the interactions between Mormons and the natural environment are few. This volume applies the perspectives of environmental history to Mormonism, providing both a scholarly introduction to Mormon environmental history and a spur for historians to consider the role of nature in the Mormon past.Mormons have interacted with nature in significant ways—whether perceiving in it a place to find God, wildness needing domestication and control, uncorrupted spaces in which to build communities to usher in the Second Coming, or a world brimming with natural resources to ensure economic well-being. The essays in this volume—written by leading scholars in both environmental and Mormon history—explore how nature has influenced Mormon beliefs and how these beliefs inform Mormons’ encounters with nature. Introducing overarching environmental ideas, contributors examine specific aspects of nature and Mormon theology to glean new insights into the Mormon experience.Trade Review“This felicitous collection deepens our understanding of the changing relationship between Latter-day Saints and the environmental world that here encompasses land, water, habitat, place, and home. A milestone in Mormon studies and a benchmark for future scholarship.” — Jared Farmer, author of On Zion’s Mount: Mormons, Indians, and the American Landscape“A significant contribution. These essays provide a synthesis of the growing literature in the field as well as a springboard and road map for future studies.” — Andrew H. Hedges, professor of church history and doctrine, Brigham Young UniversityTable of Contents Introduction: The Promise and Challenge of Mormon Environmental History, by Jedediah S. Rogers and Matthew C. Godfrey History, Nature, and Mormon Historiography, by Jedediah S. Rogers Part I: Theology and Ideology The “Lion of the Lord” and the Land: Brigham Young’s Environmental Ethic, by Sara Dant Lost Memory and Environmentalism: Mormons on the Wasatch Front, 1847–1930, by Thomas G. Alexander Part II: Perception and Place The Natural World and the Establishment of Zion, 1831–1833, by Matthew C. Godfrey “We Seldom Find Either Garden, Cow, or Pig”: Encountering Environments in Urban England and the American West, by Brett D. Dowdle Mapping Deseret: Vernacular Mormon Mapmaking and Spiritual Geography in the American West, by Richard Francaviglia American Zion: Mormon Culture and the Creation of a National Park, by Betsy Gaines Quammen Part III: Agrarianism and Urbanism Before the Boom: Mormons, Livestock, and Stewardship, 1847–1870, by Jeff Nichols “The People Cannot Conquer the River”: Mormons and Water in the Arid Southwest, 1865–1938, by Brian Frehner “There Are Millions of Acres in Our State”: Mormon Agrarianism and the Environmental Limits of Expansion, by Brian Q. Cannon “The Prophet Said to Plant a Garden”: Spencer W. Kimball and the Transformation of the Mormon Agrarian Tradition, by Nathan N. Waite “For the Strength of the Hills”: Casting a Concrete Zion, by Rebecca K. Andersen Epilogue: On the Moral Lessons of Mormon Environmental History, by George B. Handley Appendix: Righteous Dominion and Compassion for the Earth, by Marcus B. Nash Acknowledgments Notes Bibliography Contributors Index
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Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Mothering Earth: The Busy Family's Guide to
Book SynopsisThis Earth?and money?saving guide to sustainable living empowers families everywhere to fight climate change by making practical lifestyle changes?at home at their own pace.A perfect gift for parents, homeowners, and anyone looking to simply their daily routines.Expert author Julia Rockwellprovides a road map to simplify and streamline our lives in a way that benefits overall well-being and the health of the planet?all without sacrificing comforts or turning our lives upside down. And to do so you... do not need to carve out separate time to focus on sustainability, do not need to spend more money, do not need to partake in DIY projects, do not need to be perfect, do not need to get rid of all the plastic in your home, do not need to turn your family?s life upside down, do not need to feel guilty (you didn?t create this mess we are in), do not need to live off the grid. Written and designed to reach all families, this inspiring and useful book highlights ?eco-action? solutions that support a climate-friendly lifestyle at your own pace. Some of the eco-actions topics covered are: Take a Trash Tally Find Your Free Marketplace Switch to Reusables Help Kids Eat, Not Waste It shows us how caring for a healthy planet doesn?t just boost mental wellness, reduce stress, and heighten sense of community, but also saves time and money, too. Includes a comprehensive list of eco-insider resources, a 31-day Eco-Family Challenge, a guide to creating a personalized roadmap to resources in your area, and the book itself isprinted on responsibly forested, FSC certified paper.Realistic yet impactful, Mothering Earth gives readers a feasible guide for simple and meaningful change, while at the same time sparks calmness and connection. With the tools to create an effective and healthy eco-routine, readers take a holistic look at shifting habits and making them stick in this Earth-saving guidebook.?We know women and girls will be most affected by climate change. Mothering Earth has us all thinking about how to take agency in our own lives while fighting for the systemic changes we need for a thriving planet.??Eve Rodsky, author of New York Times bestseller Fair Play and Find Your Unicorn Space"This book is a powerful and practical guide for how we can individually make small shifts and daily choices to collectively create a more just, equitable world ? and a more climate resilient future ? for our children and for generations to come."?Melinda Kramer, Co-Founder and Co-Director of Women?s Earth Alliance"Conscious parenting is not an easy task, but Julia will show you how it?s not only possible - it''s the foundation for a whole new kind of life. And one that you don?t want to miss out on."?Anne Therese Gennari, author of The Climate Optimist Handbook"Mothering Earth is the approachable, accessible guide I?ve needed to move from overwhelm to action. Julia skillfully outlines the small, simple changes my family can make to live more sustainably and create a stronger planet."?Jill Koziol, Co-Founder & CEO, Motherly"Julia has done incredibly thorough research coupled with her dedicated experience and testing in order to offer a wide host of solutions for every aspect of domestic life. This book will be an incredibly valuable resource for parents and non-parents alike..."?Danielle Jezienicki, Director of Sustainability at Grove Collaborative
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Sasquatch Books The Climate Action Handbook: A Visual Guide to
Book Synopsis“What can I do, personally, about the climate crisis? . . . [Roop] says that civic engagement is one of the most effective ways for individuals to make a difference and to avoid feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis....Ask yourself, what are you passionate about? Using this passion may motivate you to help shape the future of your community.”—The New York Times Climate Forward newsletterThis must-have book shows us WHY we need to take action now to combat climate change and then, critically, HOW, through easy-to-understand language and fascinating infographics that offer each of us varied and doable solutions to the many challenges facing our planet. As more focus is put on climate science, there is a need for each of us to learn how we can change our habits in our home, communities, and government to save our planet. Enter The Climate Action Handbook. A visually stunning guide, it does what no other climate change book manages to do: it's approachable, digestible, and offers the average person ideas, options, and a roadmap for action. It also offers hope—often overlooked in climate change conversations. Climate actions can create near-instantaneous improvements in air quality and can offer ways to address societal inequities, green our communities, save money, and build local economies. From food and fashion choices, rethinking travel, greening up our homes and gardens, to civic engagement and championing community climate planning, Dr. Heidi Roop shares 100 wide-ranging ways that readers from all walks of life can help move the needle in the right direction. Actions include: • Cutting down on food waste • Reducing your driving speed • Voting in every election • Using the cold-water cycle on your washing machine • Supporting healthy soils in your gardens and community green spaces • Engaging in local climate action planning • Preparing an emergency kit for your home • Deleting unused emails and online accounts • Swapping out milk for nondairy alternatives like oat milk • Opting for slower shipping whenever possible • Regularly maintaining and clean your heating and cooling systems • Engaging in climate conversations at work and at home And many more!Return to this invaluable resource again and again to discover a roadmap for action and much-needed hope. What will your climate journey look like?Trade Review“What can I do, personally, about the climate crisis? [Readers] often ask us a version of this question....[Roop] says that civic engagement is one of the most effective ways for individuals to make a difference and to avoid feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis....Ask yourself, what are you passionate about? Using this passion may motivate you to help shape the future of your community.”—The New York Times Climate Forward newsletter"[The Climate Action Handbook] provides lots of ideas—like eating more plant-based meals, choosing slower shipping for deliveries, voting in every election, and supporting youth climate activists. ... The ideas are accompanied by striking illustrations that help readers understand what they can do and why it makes a difference."—Yale Climate ConnectionsTable of ContentsContentsPreface Overview Greenhouse Gases: Whey are they such a problem? Understanding the Scale of the Problem Understanding the Inequities of Climate Change Climate Action in Focus: Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Climate Impacts Across the United States Starting and Sustaining Your Climate Action Journey Action 1: Consider Collective and Individual Actions Action 2: Understand the Disconnect Between Our Actions and Our Impact Action 3: Be Privy to the Politics of Climate Change Action 4: Beware the Coordinated Corporate Anti-Climate Campaign Action 5: Center Action in Your Strengths and Passions Energy Production and Transportation Action 6: Know What Powers You…and Your Home Action 7: Support Renewables in Your Region Action 8: Curb the Cost of Renewable Energy Action 9: Weigh the Impact of Decarbonization Action 10: Commute Mindfully Action 11: Consider Carpooling and Rideshares Action 12: Buy and Drive an Electric Car Action 13: Drive Efficiently Action 14: Be Idle Free Travel and Work Action 15: Fly Less, Fly Economy Action 16: Vacation Closer to Home Action 17: Hotel or Home Share? Seek Out Eco-Friendly Accommodations Action 18: Reduce Trash When You Travel Action 19: Find Alternatives for Work-Related Travel Action 20: Divest and Reinvest Action 21: Learn More About Climate Financing Action 22: Work Remotely if Possible Action 23: Seek Out Climate Solutions in the Workplace Action 24: Reduce the Climate Footprints in the Buildings Around Us Action 25: Go Green and Cool with Rooftops Action 26: Consider Climate as Part of Your Career Action 27: Use Caution with Corporate Climate Commitments Food and Farming Action 28: Eat Your Broccoli and Pass on the Meat Action 29: Waste Not Want Not: Cut Down on Your Food Waste Action 30: Compost Action 31: Shop for or Order Your Meals Mindfully Action 32: The Climate Cost of Food Take-Out and Delivery Action 33: Thoughtfully Opt for Meat Alternatives Action 34: Switch to Non-Dairy Alternatives Action 35: Assess the Pros and Cons of Eating Local Action 36: Enjoy Your Chocolate Responsibly Action 37: Drink Responsibly--Imbibe with Climate in Mind Action 38: Get to Know Your Favorite Coffee Action 39: Support Local, Sustainable Fisheries Shopping and Consumer Choices Action 40: Reduce Consumption Through Community Sharing Action 41: Turn Away from Fast Fashion Action 42: Weigh Your Diaper Options Carefully Action 43: Ditch the Bottled Water Action 44: Reduce Your Consumption of Disposable Plastic Action 45: Learn About Microplastics and How You Can Avoid Them Action 46: Make More Thoughtful Online Purchases Action 47: Slow Down Your Shipping Action 48: Keep Your Devices Longer and Dispose of Electronics Properly Action 49: Shop Your Values (pull quote or other simple treatment) Action 50: Beware Greenwashing Actions Around the Home Action 51: Protect Your Property and Consider Where You Rent or Buy Action 52: Check your Insurance Policy and Premium Action 53: Prepare a “Go-Bag” and a “Stay-Bin” Action 54: Create a More Energy-Efficient Home Action 55: From Your Cooktop to Rooftop: Work Towards Electrification Action 56: Be Thoughtful About Your Air Conditioning Action 57: Go Solar Action 58: Lighten the Load and Switch to LEDs Action 59: Go Low Flow With Your Fixtures Action 60: Clean Your Clothes Efficiently Action 61: Garden for a Greener Planet Action 62: Reduce Waste and Recycle Action 63: Calculate your Carbon Footprint Nature-based and Natural Solutions Action 64: (Carefully) Consider Carbon Removal and Offsets Action 65: Learn About and Champion Bioenergy and Carbon Capture and Storage Action 66: Plant a Tree…or a Trillion Action 67: Reduce Your Carbon Offsets Action 68: Clean Up Your Dirt Action 69: Support Coastal Wetland Conservation Action 70: Conserve, Restore, (Re)connect Land Action 71: Go Green with Our Infrastructure Action 72: Plant Trees to Shade Houses and Buildings Health and Wellbeing Action 73: Protect Yourself and Your Community from Extreme Heat Action 74: Protect Your Air Action 75: Prepare for More Pests Action 76: Address Your Mental Health and Anxiety Action 77: Express Yourself Creatively Action 78: Buy Beauty Products Responsibly Action 79: Change Your Fitness Pattern and Habits Action 80: Cherish Your Winter Recreation Action 81: Pay the Appropriate Fees for Outdoor Recreation Civic and Community Engagement Action 82: Vote in Every Election Action 83: Engage Your Elected Officials Action 84: Champion Climate Planning in Your Community Action 85: Contribute to a Local Community Groups and Organizations Action 86: Support Youth Climate Activism Action 87: Share Your Observations and Experiences Action 88: Role-Play Climate Solutions Education and Climate Information Action 89: Act on Behalf of Your Children’s Future Action 90: Seek Climate Solutions for School Buses and Buildings Action 91: Teach Climate Change in the Classroom Action 92: Talk Climate with Our Kids Action 93: Be a Savvy Consumer of Information Action 94: Track the State of the Science Action 95: Look to Local Climate Science Leaders Action 96: Look to Local Community Climate Leaders Action 97: Talk About Climate Issues with Friends and Family Action 98: Get Social on Social Media Action 99: Embrace Your Inner Bookworm Action 100: Celebrate Success and Express Gratitude Conclusion: Continuing Your Climate Action Journey
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University of Utah Press,U.S. Re-Envisioning the Anthropocene Ocean
Book SynopsisThe world is at a critical moment, when humans must grapple with thinking about the planet’s oceans from ecological, physical, social, and legal perspectives. Warming ocean temperatures, changing currents, cultural displacement, Indigenous resilience, melting polar ice, habitat loss, are but a few of the global issues reflected in the planetary ocean as a front line in the unfolding drama of climate change. Re-Envisioning the Anthropocene Ocean brings together leading scientists, lawyers, humanists, and Indigenous voices to tell of the ocean’s precarious position in the twenty-first century. The contributors affirm that the planetary ocean is crucial to our well-being and overdue for a positive change in public action to enhance the world’s resilience to climate change, ocean acidification, and other stressors. These essays begin that crucial work of positively re-imagining the ocean in the Anthropocene. This volume brings diverse perspectives to the planet’s ocean future. New essays are contextualized with narratives woven from earlier ocean writers, showing readers how past perceptions of the ocean have led us to where we are today in terms of both problems and potential new visions. In this one volume, readers experience both the history of humanity’s multi- and interdisciplinary interactions with the ocean, find new perspectives on that history, and discover ideas for looking forward.Trade ReviewThe book makes a unique contribution in bringing together thinkers across a wide range of disciplines, from oceanography to law to literary criticism. There are a number of new voices contributing insights into ocean management, ocean protection, and ocean narrative."—Anastasia M. Telesetsky, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo “This collection is unique and innovative in coordinating the knowledge of scholars from the sciences and the humanities, as well as notably in highlighting the importance of a legal perspective. The writing is engaging and replete with pithy citations along with memorable, helpful details. Re-envisioning the Anthropocene Ocean is at once enjoyable, sobering, and thought-provoking."—Margaret Cohen, Stanford UniversityTable of Contents 1. Introduction: Why Re- envision the Anthropocene Ocean? By Robin Kundis Craig and Jeffrey Mathes McCarthy Part I. Re- envisioning the Ocean as Connection Editors’ Introduction to Part I 2. Literary Oceans: Ship, Crew, Climate by Jeffrey Mathes McCarthy 3. Creating Ocean: Planetary Immersion and Premodern Globalization by Steve Mentz 4. Minds Tossing on the Ocean: Venice, the Sea, and the Crisis of Imagination by Shaul Bassi 5. Mobilizing Vessels and Voices: “A Climate Movement in the Pacific, for the Pacific, and with the Pacific” by Taylor Cunningham Part II. Re- envisioning Ocean Protection Editors’ Introduction to Part II 6. Humanity’s Changing Relationship with the Ocean by Jeremy B. C. Jackson 7. A Reservation of Water by Thomas Michael Swensen 8. Re-envisioning the Value of Marine Spaces in Law: Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association v. Ross by Robin Kundis Craig 9. One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: Reforming the National Ocean Policy for the Twenty- First Century by Nathaniel E. Broadhurst 10. Rights of Nature: The Answer to Our Oceanic Issues? by Abigail Benesh Part III. Re- envisioning Ocean Action Editors’ Introduction to Part III 11. Plastic in the Pacific: How to Address an Environmental Catastrophe by Christopher Finlayson 12. Recrafting Narratives to Disrupt the Oceanic Plastic Plague by Brenda B. Bowen 13. Adaptive and Interactive Futures: Developing “Serious Games” for Coastal Community Engagement and Decision-Making by Kathryn K. Davies, Benjamin A. Davies, Paula Blackett, Paula Holland, and Nicholas Cradock- Henry 14. The Human Face of the Ocean: Creative Collaboration for Conservation Tierney Thys 15. Conclusion: Ocean Wildlife Photography as a Metaphor for the Anthropocene Ocean by Robin Kundis Craig Appendices: Inspiring Ocean Voices Editors’ Introduction Appendix A: A Deeper Historical Perspective 1. Excerpt from The Free Sea, by Hugo Grotius 2. “They that Occupy Their Business on Great Waters,” excerpt from Atlantic, by Simon Winchester 3. “From Davy Jones’ Locker to the Foot Locker: The Case of the Floating Nikes,” excerpt from The Social Construction of the Ocean, by Philip E. Steinberg Appendix B: A Broader Global Perspective 1. “Our Sea of Islands,” by Epeli Hau‘ofa 2. “Just Where Does One Get a License to Kill Indians?,” excerpt from The Sea Is My Country, by Joshua L. Reid 3. “Praise Song for Oceania,” by Craig Santos Perez 4. Excerpt from “Rehabilitation: A Proposal for a Climate Compensation Mechanism for Small Island States,” by Maxine Burkett Appendix C: A Snapshot of the Last Century of Scientific Calls to Arms 1. “The Encircling Sea,” excerpt from The Sea Around Us, by Rachel Carson 2. “Summary for Policymakers,” excerpt from Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate, by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change About the Contributors Index
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Fulcrum Publishing On Digital Advocacy: Toolkit
Book SynopsisOutdoor recreation inherently leaves an impact on the land, but we can work to offset that impact by advocating for the earth in our own circles, online, and in our neighborhoods. The question is, can we use the digital space to protect the outdoors while still protecting our human spirit?Whether you hike, bike, camp, climb, hunt, ride, paddle, paint, garden whatever way you get out and enjoy nature, you leave an impact on the outdoors every time you step out your front door. Every step your boots take down dusty trails, every bolt your clip draws into, every time you cruise down a dirt road, till the soil, you leave an impact.This toolkit, accompanied by On Digital Advocacy: Saving the Planet While Preserving our Humanity, is meant to be written in, doodled on, and loved as you take it along with you on your advocacy journey.
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Verso Books Half-Earth Socialism: A Plan to Save the Future
Book SynopsisOver the next generation, humanity will confront a dystopian future of climate disaster and mass extinction. Yet the only "solutions" on offer are toothless cap-and-trade programs, catastrophic geoengineering schemes, and privatized conservation, which will do nothing to reverse the damage suffered by the biosphere. Indeed, these mainstream approaches assume that consumption in the Global North can continue unabated. It can't.What we can do, environmental scholars Troy Vettese and Drew Pendergrass argue, is strive for a society able to provide a comfortable standard of living while stabilizing the environment: half-earth socialism. This means:- Rewilding half the Earth to absorb carbon emissions and restore biodiversity.- A rapid transition to renewable energy, paired with drastic cuts in consumption by the world's wealthiest.- Global veganism to cut down on energy and land use.- Worldwide socialist planning to efficiently and equitably manage production.- The involvement of everyone - even you!As this thrilling and provocative book makes clear, we must humbly accept that we cannot fully understand or control the Earth - but we can control our economic system, and we can regulate energy and land use for the common good.Trade ReviewHalf-Earth Socialism conclusively demonstrates how a liveable future requires a fundamentally different relationship to the Earth, the only home our species has ever known. A must read for post-capitalists and those who care about the climate crisis. -- Aaron Bastani, author of Fully Automated Luxury CommunismThe best way to subvert a dystopia is to plan a utopia. In Half-Earth Socialism, Vettese and Pendergrass delve into this vital work of practical dreaming. So what does a better world look like? Blending science, history, philosophy and fiction, the authors thoughtfully chart a possible future to avert the worst impacts of the climate crises. Importantly, beyond climate mitigation and adaptation, this book tackles the critical need to address large-scale system change. Read this book if you not only dream of saving the world, but want a plan for how to do it. -- Ziya Tong, science broadcaster and author of The Reality BubbleFinally, the book we have been waiting for. A real plan, simple and elegant. Half the planet is re-wilded. Within the vision of this book, is admirable forensic research, the science, that can power a vegan socialist world. Up to now, the capitalization of nature, has successfully delivered profit for the few, at the expense of all life. Capital is indifferent to the cries from slaughterhouses, the roar of anguish of burning forests, the animals who cannot flee infernos and flooding, sea creatures drowning in oceans of plastic and chemicals. The neo liberal capitalist ship sails on, a soulless machine, extracting humanity from humans. We can no longer see many stars through the haze of pollutants, but the stars shine on, within the idea of utopian socialism. We don't don't want to go to the stars as colonizing billionaires, we want to see the stars. This remarkable book, points the way. -- Sue Coe, artivist, author of Dead Meat, Cruel, and Sheep of FoolsVegan cookbook meets Minecraft, starring an economist of the Munich soviet republic as unlikely hero - here is a book unlike any you've read. Half-Earth Socialism flips the age of dystopias into a renewal of the genre of utopia. Unlikely to suit everyone's taste, it empowers readers to write their own recipes for a future in peril: an exercise in democracy few books have dared to undertake. -- Andreas Malm, author of Fossil CapitalCapitalism is clearly destroying the planet. If socialists want to offer a real alternative to profit-driven catastrophe, they need to rethink deeply ingrained assumptions and abandon ruinous habits. Building a society that operates within ecological constraints requires an unleashing of our political imaginations, and this book helps us do just that. You may not agree with every word of this bold and provocative book, but it raises urgent and necessary questions that the left must grapple with before it's too late. -- Astra Taylor, author of Democracy May Not Exist, but We’ll Miss it When It’s GoneMoves fluidly between sharp polemic, technical detail and utopian climate fiction...Vettese and Pendergrass add weight to a growing movement of socialist environmentalists who put economic planning at the core of their proposals. -- Chris Saltmarsh * The Ecologist *Refreshing ... Vettese and Pendergrass's is a humble utopia. There is solidarity, fulfilment, full bellies, and plenty of leisure time. Crucially, there is a climate in repair, which is more than enough to win me over in my darkest hours. -- Russell Warfield * Resurgence & Ecologist *A radical vision of how to build a better world for all. -- Dan Carrier * Islington Tribune *Revive[s] the utopian socialist tradition. -- Hema Vaishnavi Ale * LSE Review of Books *Engaging -- Jack Kellam * The Oxonian Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction1. Binding Prometheus2. The New Republic3. Planning the Half-Earth4. News from 2047Epilogue: An Epoch of Rest
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Smithsonian Books Amarakaeri: Connecting Biodiversity
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Otago University Press Wai Pasifika: Indigenous ways in a changing
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Massey University Press Soundings: Diving for stories in the beckoning
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Verlag Herder Christliche Umweltethik: Grundlagen Und Zentrale
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Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Green Beat: Gary Snyder und die moderne
Book SynopsisGary Snyder (born 1930) is one of the most important poets of the 20th century. The Pulitzer Prize winner's work includes poems, prose, scientific essays and more. Snyder has been the subject of much academic work over the past five decades, and his writing and environmental activism have been recognized by both the public and politicians. As the central figure of the American subcultures, he mainly influenced the beat generation and the hippie movement; it is also associated with more recent phenomena such as the back-to-the-land movement or eco-villages. Snyder is a figurehead and co-founder of American bioregionalism and the environmental and natural philosophy "Deep Ecology": Both are of central importance for the modern environmental movement. Martin Spenger's biography tracks the interfaces between Gary Snyder's life and the major environmental and sociopolitical events in the United States.
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Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial La maloca de todos The Maloca
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NUS Press Catastrophe and Regeneration in Indonesia's
Book SynopsisThe serious degradation of the vast peatlands of Indonesia since the 1990s is the proximate cause of the haze that endangers public health in Indonesian Sumatra and Borneo, and also in neighbouring Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. Moreover peatlands that have been drained and cleared for plantations are a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. This new book explains the degradation of peat soils and outlines a potential course of action to deal with the catastrophe looming over the region. Concerted action will be required to reduce peatland fires, and a successful policy needs to enhance social welfare and economic survival, support natural conservation and provide a return on investment if there is to be a sustainable society in the peatlands.This book argues that regeneration is possible through a new policy of people’s forestry that includes reforestation and rewetting peat soils. The data come from a major long-term research effort—the humanosphere project—that coordinates work done by researchers from the physical, natural and human or social sciences.Trade Review"...provides scholarship that elucidates the complexities of oil palm production, and the challenges presented by peatland agriculture as well as peatland restoration."-The Jakarta Post
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