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xvi, 437 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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"This book describes how to solve the climate, air pollution, and energy security crises facing the world by using existing technologies. Written for everyone, it advises individuals, communities, and nations on what they can do to solve these problems, including the economic, health, climate, and land benefits of the solutions"--
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135 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm
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"Meet the Sparkle Dragons: the spunkiest crew in all of Princess Puff's queendom! Trixie is fierce with brains and beauty. Rue is tough as nails with a heart of shimmering gold. And, last but not least, Glinda, who often has her head in the clouds, but her out-of-the-box problem-solving can be her strongest asset. With their unique powers combined, they are an unstoppable force! And let's be honest: fighting off bad guys with glitter beams can be...
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101 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
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As Sunny the 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.
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Advancements in renewable energy, such as perovskite solar cells and bifacial panels, showcase promising strides towards higher efficiency and cost-effectiveness in solar power generation. Innovations in wind turbine technology, including improved blade designs and smart blade technology, aim to enhance efficiency, driving the expansion of wind energy. Moreover, breakthroughs in bioenergy, geothermal, and hydrogen technologies contribute to a diversified...
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"Human Environment Interactions" is an enlightening and comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationship between humans and their environment. This groundbreaking book delves into the multifaceted ways in which our everyday actions impact the world around us and, in turn, how environmental changes shape human societies, cultures, and behaviors.At the heart of this book is a detailed examination of the dynamic interplay between human activities...
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Deutsch
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In dem Buch geht es um den Klimawandel und die immer stärker werdenden Auswirkungen. Die Themenbereich sind breit gefächert. Von Bodenübersäuerung, über das moderne Bauwesen und Betonierung, bis hin zu Tourismus und Tierwohl. Ebenso die Luftverschmutzung ist ein Thema. Für die jungen Leser beinhaltet das Buch eine kindgerechte Kurzgeschichte über eine kleine Krabbe und die Probleme die sie mit den zunehmen verschmutzen Meeren bekommt.
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"The Fragile Planet" will take you on an inspirational journey towards a sustainable future. In an era where our planet faces unprecedented challenges, this book is a beacon of hope, illuminating the path to a cleaner, greener, and more resilient world.With meticulous research and compelling storytelling, "The Fragile Planet" explores the intricate web of interconnected issues that threaten our world, from carbon emissions to plastic pollution, deforestation...
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Orca footprints volume 27
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"Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers, this book examines how garbage hurts animals and their habitats. Illustrated with photographs throughout."--
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"Minamata Disease: Poisoned Waters and the Battle for Justice (1932-1968)" is a compelling and meticulously researched account of one of the most notorious environmental disasters in history. From the quiet coastal town of Minamata in Japan to the global stage, this book unveils the devastating consequences of industrial pollution, the courageous struggle for justice, and the lasting impact on public health and environmental regulations worldwide....
12) Climate Changed
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What are the causes and consequences of climate change? When the scale is so big, can an individual make any difference? Documentary, diary, and masterwork graphic novel, this up-to-date look at our planet and how we live on it explains what global warming is all about. With the most complicated concepts made clear in a feat of investigative journalism by artist Philippe Squarzoni, Climate Changed weaves together scientific research, extensive interviews...
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When using the electric taxi system, pilots will be able to load up their passengers, taxi to the runway run up area, and start their engines-all without using fuel.Reducing Business Jet Carbon Footprint details how business jets equipped with the aircraft electric taxi system will be able to land, turn off main engines and taxi on the tarmac using electric power. Aerospace engineer/scientist and licensed FAA commercial pilot Dr. Thomas F Johnson...
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416 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
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Full body burden is Kristen Iversen's story of growing up in a small Colorado town close to Rocky Flats, a secret nuclear weapons plant. It's also a book about the destructive power of secrets -- both family secrets and government secrets. Her father's hidden liquor bottles, the strange cancers in children in the neighborhood, the truth about what they made at Rocky Flats -- best not to inquire too deeply into any of it. But as Iversen grew older,...
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The adoption of environment-friendly practices in ports around the world has gained significant momentum in recent years. It is a response to the growing concerns over climate change and environmental degradation. Greek ports are vital components of the trade and transportation of the country's infrastructure that have also embarked on this transformative journey towards sustainability. This study is conducted to evaluate the extent to which environmentally...
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144 pages ; 22 cm
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"When Artemis Sparke has had it with humans, she heads to the nearby salt marsh to hang out with the birds, plants and mollusks who don't make a big deal of her stutter. The shoreline sanctuary is predictable, unlike her family and friends, and the data in her science journal proves it. But one day that data goes haywire, and her bird friend RT confirms it: the salt marsh is dying. Artemis discovers that the historic hotel where she lives with her...
17) Poison town
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104 pages ; 23 cm
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"Everything seems sick in Addie's town, even the crows have trouble flying. Now she's out to prove the local plant is covering up its polluting ways. Elyssa Campbell's debut novel Poison Town tells the story of a fourteen-year-old who becomes an environmental activist - in a company town built around a smelter. She faces a mystery - what is poisoning the town when there has been a successful clean-up."--
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169 pages : color illustrations, color portrait ; 21 cm
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"When she was young, biologist Ana Pêgo didn't play in a backyard but on a beach. As she grew older, Ana realized that a new species was becoming more and more common in the sand. She decided to collect the species and give it a name: Plasticus maritimus. She dedicated her life to studying plastic in the oceans and raising awareness of the danger it poses to the health of the planet. Inspired by Ana's experiences, and backed by extensive research,...
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